thick space
thick space noun: a metal block used to separate words, one third of an em in width.
Noun
thick space (plural thick spaces)
- A metal block used to separate words, one third of an em in width.
- Synonyms:
- 3-to-the-em space, 3-em space
- In digital text, a character representing a thick space.
- Synonyms:
- 3-to-the-em space, 3-em space
thick space meaning in Tamil
thick space in Tamil
- திண்ணிரப்பி
Synonyms of thick space
Forms of thick space
| plural | thick spaces |
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Origin of thick space
From thick + space. First use appears c. 1683 in the writings of Joseph Moxon.
Questions about thick space
- What does thick space mean?
- Thick space means a metal block used to separate words, one third of an em in width.
- What is thick space in Tamil?
- Thick space in Tamil is திண்ணிரப்பி. See Thick space meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is thick space?
- Thick space is a noun.
- What is the plural of thick space?
- The plural of thick space is thick spaces.
Words near thick space in the dictionary
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