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| thaw [ thaw ] |
verb (past and past participle thawed, present participle thaw·ing, 3rd person present singular thaws) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb melt: to melt, or make something melt
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2. transitive and intransitive verb defrost: to defrost frozen food, or become defrosted
  Leave the cake out to thaw.
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3. intransitive verb become less cold: to become less cold or numb through exposure to heat
Come thaw out by the fire.
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4. intransitive verb be warm enough to melt ice: to be warm enough for snow and ice to melt
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5. intransitive verb become less hostile: to become less hostile, tense, or aloof
The atmosphere thawed.
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noun (plural thaws) |
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1. process of thawing: the action or process of thawing
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2. lessening of hostility: a lessening of hostility, tension, or aloofness
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3. warmer weather: a period of weather warm enough to melt snow and ice
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| [ Old English þawian< Germanic] |
