thickset

[thik-set]

thickset Definition

  • 1having a heavily built or stocky body
  • 2densely planted or growing closely together

Using thickset: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thickset" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The wrestler was short and thickset.

  • Example

    The garden was filled with thickset shrubs.

  • Example

    He had a thickset build that made him look intimidating.

thickset Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for thickset

Antonyms for thickset

Phrases with thickset

  • a hedge that is densely planted and grows closely together

    Example

    The thickset hedge provided privacy for the backyard.

  • thickset neck

    a neck that is short and heavily muscled

    Example

    The football player had a thickset neck that made it difficult for opponents to tackle him.

  • thickset eyebrows

    eyebrows that are heavy and grow closely together

    Example

    Her thickset eyebrows gave her face a distinctive look.

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Summary: thickset in Brief

Thickset [thik-set] describes someone or something that is heavily built or densely planted. It can be used to describe a person's physique, such as 'The wrestler was short and thickset,' or to describe a garden, like 'The garden was filled with thickset shrubs.' Other phrases include 'thickset hedge,' 'thickset neck,' and 'thickset eyebrows.'