Word Meaning

thick definition and meaning

superl. Measuring in the third dimension other than length and breadth, or in general dimension other than length; -- said of a solid body; as, a timber seven inches thick.
superl. Having more depth or extent from one surface to its opposite than usual; not thin or slender; as, a thick plank; thick cloth; thick paper; thick neck.
superl. Dense; not thin; inspissated; as, thick vapors. Also used figuratively; as, thick darkness.
superl. Not transparent or clear; hence, turbid, muddy, or misty; as, the water of a river is apt to be thick after a rain.
superl. Abundant, close, or crowded in space; closely set; following in quick succession; frequently recurring.
superl. Not having due distinction of syllables, or good articulation; indistinct; as, a thick utterance.
superl. Deep; profound; as, thick sleep.
superl. Dull; not quick; as, thick of fearing.
superl. Intimate; very friendly; familiar.
n. The thickest part, or the time when anything is thickest.
n. A thicket; as, gloomy thicks.
adv. Frequently; fast; quick.
adv. Closely; as, a plat of ground thick sown.
adv. To a great depth, or to a greater depth than usual; as, land covered thick with manure.
v. t. & i. To thicken.

Crossword clues for thick

- Dense
- Heavyset
- Stupid