English English Dictionary

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.

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.

Dense; not thin; inspissated; as, thick vapors. Also used figuratively; as, thick darkness.

Not transparent or clear; hence, turbid, muddy, or misty; as, the water of a river is apt to be thick after a rain.

Abundant, close, or crowded in space; closely set; following in quick succession; frequently recurring.

Not having due distinction of syllables, or good articulation; indistinct; as, a thick utterance.

Deep; profound; as, thick sleep.

Dull; not quick; as, thick of fearing.

Intimate; very friendly; familiar.

The thickest part, or the time when anything is thickest.

A thicket; as, gloomy thicks.

Frequently; fast; quick.

Closely; as, a plat of ground thick sown.

To a great depth, or to a greater depth than usual; as, land covered thick with manure.

To thicken.

A defect of respiration in a horse, that is unassociated with noise in breathing or with the signs of emphysema.

Having a thick skull; stupid.

A stone curlew. See under Stone.

Having a thick skin; hence, not sensitive; dull; obtuse.

Having a thick skull; hence, dull; heavy; stupid; slow to learn.