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thickset Definition

thick·set (t̸hik′set′)

adjective

  1. planted thickly or closely
  2. thick in body; stocky

noun

Archaic a thicket

thickset Synonyms

thickset

modif.

stout, stocky, stubby; see fat 1.

thickset Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • man: He glanced from under his brows at the thickset man.
  • body: Known also as the Zambezi Shark, the Bull Shark is a formidable fish with a thickset, powerful body and a fearsome reputation.

Browse dictionary entries near thickset

  1. ‹ ThickNet
  2. ‹ thickness
  3. ‹ thickheaded
  4. ‹ thickhead
  5. ‹ thicket
  6. ‹ thickening
  7. ‹ thicken
  8. ‹ thick-witted
  9. ‹ thick-skulled
  10. ‹ thick-skinned
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