thickness
noun/ˈθɪknəs/
/ˈθɪknəs/
- [uncountable, countable] the size of something between opposite surfaces or sides synonym width
- Use wood of at least 12 mm thickness.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steaks.
- Roll out the pastry to a thickness of 1 cm.
- The walls are at least two feet in thickness.
- The board is available in four thicknesses.
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- [countable] thickness (of something) a layer of something
- The jacket was lined with a double thickness (= two layers) of fabric.
Word OriginOld English thicness (see thick, -ness).
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