frost by Kate Foster

1. 1) noun, a white deposit of ice particles, esp one formed on objects out of doors at night. See also hoarfrost
2. 2) noun, an atmospheric temperature of below freezing point, characterized by the production of this deposit
3. 3) noun, degrees below freezing point: eight degrees of frost indicates a temperature of either --8°C or 24°F
4. 4) noun, something given a cold reception; failure
5. 5) noun, coolness of manner
6. 6) noun, the act of freezing
7. 7) verb, to cover or be covered with frost
8. 8) verb, to give a frostlike appearance to (glass, etc), as by means of a fine-grained surface
9. 9) verb, to decorate (cakes, etc) with icing or frosting
10. 10) verb, to kill or damage (crops, etc) with frost

Collins English Electronic Dictionary - Digital Edition: 2008
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