n. 1. (Placename) a republic in West Africa, on the Atlantic: established as the colony of French Guinea in 1890 and became an independent republic in 1958. Official language: French. Religion: Muslim majority and animist.
Definition of ice pack for English Language Learners. : 1  a container or bag filled with ice that is used to cool part of your body. : 2  a large area of ice on the ocean formed from pieces and sheets of ice that have been pushed together by wind and waves.
As with cold packs, heat packs have a role in easing pain from both acute and chronic injuries, such as sprains, strains, muscle spasms, whiplash, and arthritis. Doctors often suggest using cold packs for the first day or two, and then switching to heat if the symptoms persist or become more chronic.