THICKNESS


Meaning of THICKNESS in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' thik-n ə s

Function: noun

Date: before 12th century

1 : the smallest of three dimensions <length, width, and thickness >

2 : the quality or state of being thick

3 a : viscous consistency <boiled to the thickness of honey> b : the condition of being smoky, foul, or foggy

4 : the thick part of something

5 : CONCENTRATION , DENSITY

6 : STUPIDITY , DULLNESS

7 : LAYER , PLY , SHEET <a single thickness of canvas>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.