iceman

• Существительное с двумя различными значениями: человек, который колет и доставляет лёд, или профессиональный убийца.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a person who cuts and delivers ice, or a professional killer.

1. Ice delivery personB2formalamerican

   A person whose job is to cut, sell, or deliver blocks of ice.

   Ледяной человек

   • The iceman delivered a fresh block of ice for the icebox.
   • In the early 1900s, the iceman was a common sight in neighborhoods.
   • My grandfather worked as an iceman in the summer.

2. Professional killerC1informalamerican

   A slang term for a hired assassin or contract killer.

   Наёмный убийца

   • The mob boss sent his iceman to eliminate the witness.
   • In crime novels, the iceman is often a cold and ruthless character.
   • The police were investigating a notorious iceman who operated in the city.

   Synonymsassassinenforcerhatchet manhired gunhitmantriggerman