thaw, n.
(thaws)
freq. cnt. 2
(thaws)
freq. cnt. 2
warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt
<noun.phenomenon> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
thaw thawing warming
sample sentences
"they welcomed the spring thaw"
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the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
<noun.process> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
melt melting thaw thawing
sample sentences
"the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster""the thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours"
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derivationally related form
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a relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; becoming less hostile
<noun.event>
thaw
sample sentences
"the thaw between the United States and Russia has led to increased cooperation in world affairs"
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