pre-thaw
|pre-thaw|
B2
/priː-θɔː/
(thaw)
melt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-thaw' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'thaw' meaning 'to defrost'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-thaw' is a modern English term combining 'pre-' and 'thaw' to describe the action of partially defrosting.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to begin the thawing process', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/04 23:16