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thickset

adjective thick·set \-ˌset\

: having a short, thick body

Full Definition of THICKSET

1
:  closely placed; also :  growing thickly <a thickset wood>
2
:  having a thick body :  burly
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First Known Use of THICKSET

14th century
THICKSET Defined for Kids

thickset

adjective thick·set \ˈthik-ˌset\

Definition of THICKSET for Kids

:  stocky

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