v.
- (of ice, snow, or a frozen thing) become liquid or soft as a result of warming up.
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(it thaws, it is thawing, etc.)
the weather becomes warmer and causes snow and ice to melt.
▸cause to thaw.
- (of a part of the body) become warm enough to stop feeling numb.
- make or become friendlier or more cordial.
n.
- a period of warmer weather that thaws ice and snow.
- an increase in friendliness or cordiality.
Etymology
OE thawian (v.), of W. Gmc origin.