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Definition of freeze over

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intransitive verb

: to become covered with a layer of ice the pond froze over as early as October

transitive verb

: to cause to become covered with a layer of ice a single night's cold was enough to freeze over the pond

freeze-over

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plural -s

Definition of freeze-over (Entry 2 of 2)

: an instance of freezing over going skating at the first freeze-over on the pond

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History and Etymology for freeze over

Verb

freeze entry 1 + over

Noun

freeze over

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“Freeze over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freeze%20over. Accessed 14 Aug. 2022.

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