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to thaw
01
to become softer or liquid
Intransitive
Example
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
Example
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
Example
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