thickness

/ˈθɪknəs/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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