thickness
/ˈθɪknəs/
noun
- The distance between two opposite surfaces of an object, especially how thick something is.
- The thickness of the wall was about two feet.
- The thickness of the ice on the lake was dangerous for skating.
- She measured the thickness of the wood before cutting it.
- The quality of being thick in consistency or density, such as a liquid or a layer.
- Add more flour to increase the thickness of the sauce.
- He admired the thickness of the cream on top of the hot chocolate.
- The thickness of the fog made driving very difficult.
- A layer or sheet of something, often one of several.
- They applied a single thickness of paint to the fence.
- The blanket was made of two thicknesses of wool.
- The cake had three thicknesses of chocolate frosting.
- The state of being dense, crowded, or closely packed together.
- The thickness of the crowd slowed our progress through the market.
- The thickness of the hair on his head surprised the barber.
- The thickness of the forest made it hard to see the sky.
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