stalactite
Translation
stalactite
Examples
Stalactites hang down from the cave ceiling.
Stalactites hang down from the cave ceiling.
The cave was filled with amazing stalactites.
The cave was filled with amazing stalactites.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) stalactite a type of rock formation Stalactites hang down from the cave ceiling.
Similar Words
Synonyms: icicle (by shape); Antonyms: stalagmite
Etymology
From Greek 'stalaktos', meaning 'dripping', as they are formed by dripping water.
Memory Tips
Stalac**tites** hang **t**ight to the **c**eiling. The 'c' in stalactite can stand for 'ceiling'.