thaw
//θɔː//
Verb
thawInfinitive
thawPresent tense
thawedPast tense
thawedPast participle
thawingPresent participle
thawsThird-person singular
1
To change from a frozen solid state to a liquid or soft state as a result of warming.
The ice on the lake began to thaw in the spring sunshine.
2
To become less cold or hostile; to become friendlier or more relaxed.
After a few minutes of conversation, she began to thaw and smiled at me.
3
To cause something frozen to melt or become soft by warming it.
I thawed the frozen meat in the microwave.
Noun
1
A period of warmer weather during which ice and snow melt.
The spring thaw caused the river to rise.
2
An increase in friendliness or relaxation of tension, especially in relations between countries.
The diplomatic thaw between the two countries brought hope for peace.