Meanings
nounslushbreaker (plural slushbreakers)
plural slushbreakers
- CanadaderogatoryeconomicsAn icebreaker with poor icebreaking capabilities, unable to operate year-round in Arctic or polar conditions.
Origin
Blend of slush + icebreaker.
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