frost

noun

1. ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

Similar word(s): hoar, hoarfrost, rime

Definition categories: substance, ice

2. weather cold enough to cause freezing

Similar word(s): freeze

Definition categories: phenomenon

3. the formation of frost or ice on a surface

Similar word(s): icing

Definition categories: process, freeze, freezing

verb

1. decorate with frosting

- frost a cake

Similar word(s): ice

Definition categories: contact, cover

2. provide with a rough or speckled surface or appearance

- frost the glass

- she frosts her hair

Definition categories: contact, cover

3. cover with frost

- ice crystals frosted the glass

Definition categories: contact, cover

4. damage by frost

- The icy precipitation frosted the flowers and they turned brown

Definition categories: change, damage