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Definition of Thaw
1. Noun. The process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid. "The thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours"
Generic synonyms: Heating, Warming, Phase Change, Phase Transition, Physical Change, State Change
Derivative terms: Melt, Melt, Melt, Melt
2. Verb. Become or cause to become soft or liquid. "The chefs thaw the vegetables"; "Dethaw the meat"
Specialized synonyms: Deliquesce, De-ice, Defrost, Deice
Generic synonyms: Flux, Liquefy, Liquify
Derivative terms: Melt, Meltable, Melter, Melting, Thawing
3. Noun. Warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt. "They welcomed the spring thaw"
Generic synonyms: Atmospheric Condition, Conditions, Weather, Weather Condition
4. Noun. A relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; becoming less hostile. "The thaw between the United States and Russia has led to increased cooperation in world affairs"
Definition of Thaw
1. v. i. To melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften; -- said of that which is frozen; as, the ice thaws.
2. v. t. To cause (frozen things, as earth, snow, ice) to melt, soften, or dissolve.
3. n. The melting of ice, snow, or other congealed matter; the resolution of ice, or the like, into the state of a fluid; liquefaction by heat of anything congealed by frost; also, a warmth of weather sufficient to melt that which is congealed.
Definition of Thaw
1. Verb. (intransitive) To melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften; — said of that which is frozen; as, the ice thaws. Specifically by gradual warming ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) To become so warm as to melt ice and snow; — said in reference to the weather, and used impersonally. ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive figuratively) To grow gentle or genial. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive) To cause frozen things (such as earth, snow, ice) to melt, soften, or dissolve. Specifically by gradual warming. ¹
5. Noun. The melting of ice, snow, or other congealed matter; the resolution of ice, or the like, into the state of a fluid; liquefaction by heat of anything congealed by frost ¹
6. Noun. a warmth of weather sufficient to melt that which is congealed. —w:Dryden. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Thaw
1. to melt [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: melt
Lexicographical Neighbors of Thaw
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