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thicket
nounC1
/ˈθɪk.ɪt/A dense group of bushes, shrubs, or small trees growing closely together.
thickhead
nounLow (rare in modern formal use, more common as historical/literary insult or in ornithology)
/ˈθɪkhɛd/A person who is stupid or slow to understand.
thickie
nounLow
/ˈθɪki/A mildly derogatory term for a person perceived as unintelligent or slow-witted.
thickleaf
nounVery Low (Specialist Term)
/ˈθɪk.liːf/A plant with notably thick, fleshy, or leathery leaves.
thickness
nounverb-transitiveB1
/ˈθɪknəs/The distance through an object, as opposed to its length or width; the dimension between opposite surfaces.
thickness piece
nounC2
/ˈθɪknəs piːs/A standardised sample of material used to measure or represent its thickness, often for testing, calibration, or quality control purposes.
thicko
nounLow to Medium (in informal/colloquial contexts)
/ˈθɪkəʊ/A derogatory, informal term for a person perceived to be stupid or of low intelligence.
thickset
adjectivenounC2
/ˌθɪkˈsɛt/Having a broad, solid, and sturdy build, especially with a short, wide body and strong limbs.
thief
nounB1
/θiːf/A person who steals something, typically secretly and without using force or violence.
thief ant
nounC2
/ˈθiːf ˌænt/A small ant species (genus Solenopsis) known for stealing food from other ant colonies rather than foraging directly.
thiers
nounC1
/ðɛəz/Belonging to or associated with them (typically people or entities previously mentioned).
thieu
nounExtremely Low / Non-Standard
A non-standard, obsolete, or extremely rare spelling variant, possibly intended to represent the word 'thief' or a related concept, but not recognized in modern standard English.
thieve
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
/θiːv/To steal something; to take someone else's property without permission.
thievery
nounC1
/ˈθiːv(ə)ri/The action of stealing; the crime of taking another's property without permission.
thigh
nounB1
/θaɪ/The part of the human leg between the hip and the knee.
thigh-high
adjectivenounMedium
/ˌθaɪ ˈhaɪ/Extending to the height of the thigh; describes boots, stockings, or water levels.
thigh-slapper
nounLow
/ˈθaɪˌslæp.ər/A very funny joke or story.
thighbone
nounC1
/ˈθaɪbəʊn/The long bone in the upper leg of humans and other vertebrates; the femur.
thigmotaxis
nounVery Low
/ˌθɪɡməʊˈtæksɪs/A biological movement in response to touch or physical contact.
thigmotropism
nounVery low
/θɪɡˈmɒtrəpɪzəm/The directional growth movement of a plant or fungus in response to physical contact or touch stimulus.

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