WORD MEANING
Stalactite meaning
STAL-uh-tyte · noun
A tapering structure of mineral deposits hanging from the ceiling of a cave, formed by the dripping of mineral-rich water.
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A similar hanging formation found in man-made structures due to mineral deposits.
A decorative object shaped like a natural stalactite.
The term specifically refers to formations hanging from ceilings, often in caves, and is sometimes used metaphorically to describe similar shapes.
Examples
The cave was filled with stunning stalactites hanging from the ceiling.
We carefully avoided touching the delicate stalactites during our tour.