Definition of "icebreaking" [icebreaking]

• Serving the purpose of breaking ice. (adjective)

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• "In a statement, the Office of Management and Budget said the administration "strongly opposes" the provision, and that the repairs to the Polar Star "will stabilize the United States' existing polar fleet until long-term icebreaking capability requirements are finalized.""
• "That, it said, "will stabilize the United States' existing polar fleet until long-term icebreaking capability requirements are finalized.""
• "With increased marine access to arctic coastal seas, national and regional governments are likely to be called upon for increased services such as icebreaking assistance, improved sea-ice charts and forecasting, enhanced emergency response capabilities for sea-ice conditions, and greatly improved oil – ice cleanup capabilities."