Thaw Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Thaw

Meaning 1 : the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

    Example : the thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours

    Synonyms : melt,  melting,  thawing
Meaning 2 : warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt

    Example : they welcomed the spring thaw

    Synonyms : thawing,  warming
Meaning 3 : become or cause to become soft or liquid

    Example : the ice thawed,dethaw the meat

    Synonyms : dethaw,  dissolve,  melt,  unfreeze,  unthaw
Meaning 4 : a relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; becoming less hostile

    Example : the thaw between the United States and Russia has led to increased cooperation in world affairs

How to Pronounce Thaw

  • θɔ


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