ˈaɪsbə:ɡ n. 1 a
large floating mass of
ice detached
from a
glacier or ice-sheet
and carried
out to
sea. 2 an
unemotional or
cold-blooded person. øiceberg
lettuce any of
various crisp lettuces
with a freely blanching
head.
the tip of the iceberg a
small perceptible part of
something (esp. a difficulty) the greater part of
which is
hidden. [prob. f. Du. ijsberg f. ijs ice + berg hill]