Thaw: meaning, definitions and examples
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thaw
[ θɔː ]
weather
To become liquid or soft as a result of warming up after being frozen.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The snow and ice began to thaw as the temperature rose above freezing.
- After a few hours in the sun, the frozen meat thawed and was ready to cook.
process
The process of becoming liquid or soft as a result of warming up after being frozen.
Synonyms
defrosting, melting, unfreezing
Examples of usage
- The thaw of the ice on the roads made driving conditions much better.
- We can expect a thaw in the frozen river as the weather gets warmer.
Translations
Translations of the word "thaw" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descongelar
🇮🇳 पिघलना
🇩🇪 auftauen
🇮🇩 mencair
🇺🇦 розморожувати
🇵🇱 rozmrażać
🇯🇵 解凍する (かいとうする)
🇫🇷 dégeler
🇪🇸 descongelar
🇹🇷 çözülmek
🇰🇷 해동하다 (haedonghada)
🇸🇦 ذاب
🇨🇿 rozmrazit
🇸🇰 rozmraziť
🇨🇳 解冻 (jiědòng)
🇸🇮 odmrzovanje
🇮🇸 afþýða
🇰🇿 еру
🇬🇪 გალღობა
🇦🇿 ərimək
🇲🇽 descongelar
Word origin
The word 'thaw' has Old English origins, with its first known usage dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word 'þawian', meaning 'to thaw or melt'. The concept of thawing has been a significant part of human experience, especially in regions with cold climates, where the transition from frozen to liquid state has practical implications for survival and daily activities.
See also: thawing.