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THAW

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Thaw.

How to pronounce thaw:

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Thaw - as a noun

The process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

Example: "The power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meltmeltingthawing

Warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt

Example: "They welcomed the spring thaw"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
thawingwarming

A relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; becoming less hostile

Example: "The thaw between the united states and russia has led to increased cooperation in world affairs"

Thaw - as a verb

Become or cause to become soft or liquid

Example: "The sun melted the ice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dethawdissolvemeltunfreezeunthaw
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fluxliquefyliquify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I need to thaw the meat before cooking it."
"She left the frozen vegetables out on the counter to thaw."
"I forgot to take the chicken out of the freezer to thaw."
"The warm sun helped to thaw the icy roads."
"Leave the fish in the refrigerator overnight to let it thaw."
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Word Game Points

Is THAW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, thaw is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THAW has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is THAW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, thaw is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THAW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is THAW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thaw is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THAW has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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