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British pronunciation
/θɔː/

Definition & Meaning of "thaw"

to thaw
01

to become softer or liquid

Intransitive
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After weeks of cold weather, the ground began to thaw, revealing patches of green grass beneath the snow.
As spring approached, the frozen lake started to thaw, creating dangerous conditions for ice skaters.
1.1

to make something melt or soften

Transitive: to thaw something frozen
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She uses a hairdryer to thaw the frozen pipes during winter.
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

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The thaw came early this year, melting the snow quickly.
The thaw allowed the river to flow freely again.
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

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