The measure of an object's width, depth or breadth
“The best steaks, especially when it comes to premium cuts like ribeyes and strips, are around 1.5 inches in thickness.”
The state or quality of having a large depth, width or breadth
“You can still see the massive gun holes for the cannon and heavy guns, and the incredible thickness of the defensive walls.”
The state or quality of not allowing light to pass through
“Flights had to be diverted to other airports due to the thickness of the smog.”
The quality or measure of a liquid's viscosity
“The thickness of the cream depends on the length and intensity with which the mixture was stirred.”
(of one's voice) The quality of being husky or throaty
“Kartli's brows gathered darkly and there was a hitherto unknown thickness in his voice.”
A layer of a specified material
“The armor consists of an outer plate resting on an inner iron plate, either immediately in contact with the front or separated by a thickness of wood.”
The state of lacking in intelligence or mental acuity
“The bourgeoisie, in spite of all its wisdom and experience, commits acts of incredible thickness.”
Dampness, especially that of the air
The state or quality of having a great weight
A thick covering mass or layer
An overflowing quantity
The state or condition of being fat or large in size
The state or fact of lacking tact or class in one's comportment
(usually in singular) The sensation from touching something
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