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thaw

UK
/θɔː/
US
/θɔ/
thaw out

Translations

thawnoun
thaws
pl
UK
/θɔː/
US
/θɔ/
The spring thaw caused the river to overflow its banks.
Le dégel printanier a fait déborder la rivière.
détenteS’emploie surtout au sens figuré, notamment pour les relations diplomatiques ou politiques.
The diplomatic thaw between the two nations led to renewed trade agreements.
La détente diplomatique entre les deux pays a conduit à de nouveaux accords commerciaux.
Synonyms
melt
warming
unfreeze
defrost
thawverb
thawed
Past Simple
thawed
Past Participle
thawing
Gerund
UK
/θɔː/
US
/θɔ/
se détendreSens figuré : devenir moins tendu ou moins hostile.
After a few jokes, the atmosphere in the room started to thaw.
Après quelques blagues, l’atmosphère dans la pièce a commencé à se détendre.
dégelerSens littéral : devenir ou faire devenir non gelé.
The ice began to thaw as the sun rose higher in the sky.
La glace a commencé à dégeler lorsque le soleil s’est élevé dans le ciel.
Synonyms
liquefy
warm
melt
unfreeze
defrost
Antonyms
freeze

Definitions

thawnoun
The process of ice, snow, or another frozen substance becoming liquid or soft as a result of warming.
The spring thaw caused the river to overflow its banks.
A period of warmer weather that causes ice and snow to melt.
The sudden thaw in February led to flooding in the low-lying areas.
A relaxation or easing of tensions or hostility, especially between countries or groups.
The diplomatic thaw between the two nations led to renewed trade agreements.
thawverb
To change from a frozen solid to a liquid or soft state due to an increase in temperature.
The ice began to thaw as the sun rose higher in the sky.
To become less hostile or tense; to relax or become more friendly.
After a few jokes, the atmosphere in the room started to thaw.
To cause something frozen to become unfrozen.
She left the chicken out on the counter to thaw before cooking.
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