Thaw (Noun)
Meaning 1
Warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt; "they welcomed the spring thaw".
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Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
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Meaning 2
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".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 3
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".
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Nouns denoting natural events.