thickness

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈθɪknəs/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

The property of being thick (in dimension).

2 Definition

A measure of how thick (in dimension) something is.

Example Sentences
  • The thickness of the Earth's crust varies from two to 70 kilometres.
3 Definition

A layer.

Example Sentences
  • We upholstered the seat with three thicknesses of cloth to make it more comfortable to sit on.
4 Definition

The quality of being thick (in consistency).

Example Sentences
  • Whip the cream until it reaches a good thickness.
5 Definition

The property of being thick (slow to understand).