Thaw meaning

What does “thaw” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“thaw” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid.

thaw

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
“the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster”
“the thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours”
Synonymsmelt thawing melting
warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt
“they welcomed the spring thaw”
Synonymsthawing warming
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”

become or cause to become soft or liquid
“The sun melted the ice”
“the ice thawed”
Synonymsdissolve unfreeze unthaw dethaw melt

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University