Having a relatively short, heavy build.
Used in a Sentence
thickset
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for thickset.
Editorial note
> strong and perhaps stiff or some similar word Steady or stout (which used to mean more "steady" than "thickset" as now), perhaps.
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Parts of speech2
Quick take
Having a relatively short, heavy build.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of thickset gathered in one view.
Densely crowded together; made up of things that are densely crowded together; closely planted.
Densely covered (with something).
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for thickset.
adjective
Having a relatively short, heavy build.
See also: thick, compact, stocky, concentrated, heavyset
adjective
Densely crowded together; made up of things that are densely crowded together; closely planted.
See also: thick, compact, stocky, concentrated, heavyset
adjective
Densely covered (with something).
See also: thick, compact, stocky, concentrated, heavyset
noun
(uncountable, historical) A stout, twilled cotton cloth; a fustian corduroy, or velveteen.
See also: thick, compact, stocky, concentrated, heavyset
Example sentences
> strong and perhaps stiff or some similar word Steady or stout (which used to mean more "steady" than "thickset" as now), perhaps.
> The angle of the gastro-oesophageal junction and lesser curve vary, being obtuse in the vertically oriented stomach, particularly when it is full, and more acute in the high horizontal stomach often present in thickset (sic!) individuals I imagine the "thickset" is meant to be "thickest" instead?
Quote examples
> strong and perhaps stiff or some similar word Steady or stout (which used to mean more "steady" than "thickset" as now), perhaps.
> The angle of the gastro-oesophageal junction and lesser curve vary, being obtuse in the vertically oriented stomach, particularly when it is full, and more acute in the high horizontal stomach often present in thickset (sic!) individuals I imagine the "thickset" is meant to be "thickest" instead?
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use thickset in a sentence?
> strong and perhaps stiff or some similar word Steady or stout (which used to mean more "steady" than "thickset" as now), perhaps.
What does thickset mean?
Having a relatively short, heavy build.
What part of speech is thickset?
thickset is commonly used as adjective, noun.