Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Thaw.
How to pronounce thaw:
US
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)
melt6melting10thawing14Warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt
Example: "They welcomed the spring thaw"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
thawing14warming13A 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)
dethawdissolve12melt6unfreeze20unthaw12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flux14liquefy22liquify22Hyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is THAW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, thaw is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordTHAW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is THAW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thaw is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTHAW has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
