Danish Meaning of thaw

optøning

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Definitions and Meaning of thaw in English

Wordnet

thaw (n)

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt

a relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; becoming less hostile

Wordnet

thaw (v)

become or cause to become soft or liquid

Webster

thaw (v. i.)

To melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften; -- said of that which is frozen; as, the ice thaws.

To become so warm as to melt ice and snow; -- said in reference to the weather, and used impersonally.

Fig.: To grow gentle or genial.

Webster

thaw (v. t.)

To cause (frozen things, as earth, snow, ice) to melt, soften, or dissolve.

Webster

thaw (n.)

The melting of ice, snow, or other congealed matter; the resolution of ice, or the like, into the state of a fluid; liquefaction by heat of anything congealed by frost; also, a warmth of weather sufficient to melt that which is congealed.

FAQs About the word thaw

optøning

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid, warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt, a relaxation or slackening of tensions

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