Berg

usgb/bɜːrɡ/
noun

A large mass of ice floating in the sea.

The ship had to change its course to avoid the large iceberg.
Visual representation of "berg" - A large mass of ice floating in the sea

Often appears as...

  • iceberg lettuce
  • iceberg slim
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Visual representation of "berg"
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Ocean Movement

Usually refers to a large broken piece of glacier roaming in open waters.

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The berg drifted slowly past the shore.
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Hidden Depths

Most of its mass is submerged, like 'tip of the iceberg' which means seeing only a small part.

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You're just seeing the berg, not the underlying issues.
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Metaphorical Use

Can imply an unseen risk or something larger than it appears.

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Discovering his talent was the visible berg; he had much more potential.
Visual representation of the word "Berg"

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