stalactite

Phonetic Respelling: [ stuh-lak-tahyt, stal-uhk-tahyt ]

Definition:

n. an icicle-shaped mineral deposit usually calcite or aragonite hanging from the roof of a cavern formed from the dripping of mineral-rich water

Sentence:

I bent my head to avoid the stalactite hanging from the roof of the cave.

More example sentences:

I bent my head to avoid the stalactite hanging from the roof of the cave.

Hear it

What direction does a stalactite point?

Hear it

Synonyms:

cave icicle; cave roof formation; cave roof deposi

Antonyms:

stalagmite