frost (EN)

noun, verb

noun “frost”

1. a thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing
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   When I woke up this morning, a delicate layer of frost covered the grass, making it sparkle in the sunlight.
2. chilly weather
   There will be frost all over Europe this week.

verb “frost”

1. to apply a layer of ice crystals onto a surface
   Overnight, the cold winter air frosted the windowpanes with a delicate layer of ice crystals.
2. to develop a layer of ice crystals on a surface
   Overnight, the windows frosted over, leaving delicate patterns on the glass.
3. to coat with icing
   For her birthday, I frosted the cupcakes with a thick layer of vanilla icing.