Growler

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Term: Growler
Definition: A smaller piece of ice of land origin than a bergy bit. The color is usually white, but sometimes transparent or blue-green or nearly black, normally occupying an area of about 20 m2. Growlers are distinguished with difficulty when they are surrounded by ice and also in heavy swell. [Note it might be better to say no more than 5 metres long]
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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