noun
block of ice; ice floe
Refers to a solid mass of ice, ranging from a small lump to a large floating sheet. Often used in geological or environmental contexts for ice floes.
北極海には大きな氷塊が浮かんでいる。
Large ice floes are floating in the Arctic Ocean.
冷凍庫から氷塊を取り出して、飲み物に入れた。
I took a block of ice out of the freezer and put it in my drink.