thickness

• Существительное, обозначающее измерение объекта через его поперечное сечение, в отличие от длины или ширины; также может обозначать нечёткую артикуляцию, ширину линии или отметки, или сопротивление течению.

A noun referring to the dimension of an object measured through it, as opposed to its length or width; it can also denote indistinct articulation, the width of a line or mark, or resistance to flow.

1. Physical dimensionA2formal

   The measurement of how thick an object is, as opposed to its length or width.

   Толщина

   • The thickness of the wall is about 30 centimeters.
   • Measure the thickness of the wood before cutting.
   • The ice on the lake reached a thickness of 10 inches.

   Synonymsdepthgauge

2. Indistinct speechB2formal

   A quality of speech that is unclear or muffled, making it hard to understand.

   Невнятная речь

   • His thickness of speech made it difficult to follow his argument.
   • The thickness in her voice suggested she had a cold.
   • The actor's thickness of articulation was criticized by the director.

   Synonymshoarsenesshuskinessroughness

   Antonymsclarity

3. Line or mark widthB1formal

   The width or heaviness of a line or mark, especially in drawing or writing.

   Толщина

   • The artist varied the thickness of the lines to create depth.
   • Use a pen with a consistent thickness for the outline.
   • The thickness of the marker made the letters look bold.

   Synonymsbreadthweightwidth

4. Resistance to flowB2formal

   A measure of how resistant a fluid is to flowing, often related to viscosity.

   Вязкость

   • The thickness of the oil affects how well it lubricates the engine.
   • Honey has a greater thickness than water.
   • The thickness of the paint made it difficult to spread evenly.

   Synonymsconsistencyviscosityviscousness

   Antonymsfluiditythinness