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unthaw

verb

  1. to thaw out; to unfreeze
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈθɔː/

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree English un- English thaw English unthaw From un- (intensifier) + thaw.

  1. To thaw out, to unfreeze; to become soft (of something which had been frozen).

    The water steamed and bubbled around me. I felt a rush of gratitude for it, that it should well up out of the mountain, bathe my aching body, and unthaw my frozen limbs.

    The food is honest and hearty, perfect for unthawing frozen limbs […]