By ice vs By the ice

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'By ice' is used to describe a general location or situation involving ice, while 'by the ice' is used when referring to a specific or known ice formation or area.

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By ice

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe a general location or situation involving ice. It indicates proximity to ice without specifying a particular ice formation or area.

Examples:

The ship was surrounded by ice as far as the eye could see.
The polar bear hunts by ice floes in the Arctic.
The climbers were challenged by ice-covered cliffs.
The village was threatened by ice melting due to global warming.
The landscape was transformed by ice and snow during the winter.

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The aircraft was covered by ice.
I got hit by ice falling from a roof.
Right now, it's covered by ice, but really the tracks are underneath.
It can only get there if it's carried out by ice.
To look at a vast expanse of open water at the top of our world that used to be covered by ice.
To look at a vast expanse of open water at the top of our world that used to be covered by ice.
In accordance with international standards and regulations, Member States may lay down technical requirements for the protection of oil tankers against damage by ice, such as ice strengthening of the ships' structure and propulsion machinery.
He was killed by Ice
The car had disappeared into the distance, but Matty told me the hare would be unstuck by ice that was too thick or drowned by ice that was too thin and that the tortoise would then take the lead.
He was killed by Ice From someone or something.
I think our victim was killed by Ice Pick.
Hook and Abra were taken out by ice before their collars reactivated.
Most of Britain, all of Scandinavia, covered by ice several kilometers thick.
By the time her passport was flagged by ICE, she was gone.
The bath shall be maintained at a temperature of 273 K to 277 K (0 ºC to 4 ºC) by ice or refrigeration.
All fees and conditions applied by ICE and its clearing system to persons admitted to bid or bidders shall be clearly stated, easily understandable and publicly available on ICE's webpage, which shall be kept up-to-date.
Vessels equipped for chilling of fishery products in cooled seawater, either chilled by ice (CSW) or refrigerated by mechanical means (RSW), shall comply with the following requirements:
This last winter dozens of ships were cast adrift by ice, there being no help available from an ice breaker - ships on their way to Russia.
Just do it. I think our victim was killed by Ice Pick.
ICE shall ensure that any such decisions may be subject to examination by ICE with regard to their compliance with the obligations incumbent upon the auction platform under this Regulation and that ICE's exchange members or their clients abide by the results of any such examination by ICE.

Alternatives:

near ice
surrounded by ice
among the ice
by frozen water
by icy conditions

By the ice

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific or known ice formation or area. It indicates a particular ice feature or location.