Definition of freeze over
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to become covered with a layer of ice
the pond froze over as early as October
: to cause to become covered with a layer of ice
a single night's cold was enough to freeze over the pond
freeze-over
noun
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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“Freeze over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freeze%20over. Accessed 16 Jun. 2021.
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