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ice
A hard layer of frozen water used as a floor, ground, or sports surface, commonly smoothed for skating.
An ice surface, used as a flooring, sports pitch, or ground material, is a hard layer of frozen water, usually kept smooth for easy skating. It is commonly used for sports like ice skating and hockey. It may also be used in novelty attractions such as ice bars or ice hotels.
The ice is the surface underfoot, not merely material displayed nearby. A rink is one included setting, while an ice bar or hotel can also use an ice floor.
This surface material is distinct from an ice framework that provides structural support. One construction can have both an ice floor and an ice frame.
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