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| 1. | the linear extent or measurement of something from side to side, usually being the shortest dimension or (for something fixed) the shortest horizontal dimension |
| 2. | the state or fact of being wide |
| 3. | a piece or section of something at its full extent from side to side: a width of cloth |
| 4. | the distance across a rectangular swimming bath, as opposed to its length |
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Width
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Word Origin & History
width
1627, formed on model of breadth, and replacing wideness. Johnson (1755) calls it "a low word."
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Example sentences
Measure the length plus width plus height of your luggage to calculate its overall measurement.
Wading to the far side of the creek, she stooped to stretch her tape measure the width of the flow.
After packing, measure the height, width and length of your bags and weigh them to ensure they fit the guidelines of your airline.
Do your best to make the sheet the full width of the machine.
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