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thaw
/θɔ/ · 4 letters · 4 distinct letters
- verb
become or cause to become soft or liquid
The sun melted the ice
- noun
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster
- noun
warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt
they welcomed the spring thaw
- noun
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