1. removes ice or frost from something, or becomes free of ice or frost
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘defrost’

Examples

• She defrosts the chicken before cooking dinner.
• The refrigerator automatically defrosts itself every few hours.
• He defrosts the car windshield with warm water.
• The frozen ground slowly defrosts in spring.
• Mom always defrosts meat in the microwave.
• The ice on the pond defrosts when temperatures rise.