1.Definition: a relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; becoming less hostile

"The thaw between the United States and Russia has led to increased cooperation in world affairs"

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2.Definition: the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

"The power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster", "The thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours"

Related Noun(s):melt

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3.Definition: warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt

"They welcomed the spring thaw"

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