English · Nature & Environment
thaw
/θɔː/
[/θɔː/]
become unfrozen as it warms
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Definition
To become soft or liquid again after being frozen, as ice or frozen food does when it warms. It can also be a noun for a warmer period.
Example
Let the frozen meat thaw before cooking.
Let the frozen meat thaw before cooking.
Etymology
From Old English 'þāwian' (to thaw).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for ice and food, and figuratively for relations becoming friendlier.