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to thaw
01
to become softer or liquid
Intransitive
Example
The frozen river thawed gradually as the temperatures rose.
1.1
to make something melt or soften
Transitive: to thaw something frozen
Example
The sunlight thawed the frost on the car 's windshield.
The warmth of the sun is currently thawing the icy patches on the road.
The microwave has successfully thawed the frozen vegetables for dinner.
Thaw
01
a period during which the weather becomes warmer causing snow and ice to melt
Example
The sudden thaw caused flooding in some low-lying areas.
After a long winter, the spring thaw revealed the first signs of green.
Farmers welcomed the thaw as it prepared the soil for planting.
02
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
03
a relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; becoming less hostile
Example
The frozen river thawed gradually as the temperatures rose.
