defrost
verb (used with object)
to remove the frost or ice from.
has been defrosting
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present perfect progressiveof defrost (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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For several hours a fishy popsicle of compacted tuna guts has been defrosting on the boat’s dive platform.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 7, 2015
