| Noun | 1. | thaw - the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid; "the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster"; "the thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours"heating, warming - the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature | |
| 2. | thaw - warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt; "they welcomed the spring thaw"atmospheric condition, weather, weather condition - the meteorological conditions: temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation; "they were hoping for good weather"; "every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception" | |
| 3. | thaw - a relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; becoming less hostile; "the thaw between the United States and Russia has led to increased cooperation in world affairs"loosening, slackening, relaxation - an occurrence of control or strength weakening; "the relaxation of requirements"; "the loosening of his grip"; "the slackening of the wind" | |
| Verb | 1. | thaw - become or cause to become soft or liquid; "The sun melted the ice"; "the ice thawed"; "the ice cream melted"; "The heat melted the wax"; "The giant iceberg dissolved over the years during the global warming phase"; "dethaw the meat"deliquesce - melt or become liquid by absorbig moisture from the air; "this type of salt deliquesces easily" | |