thickset

/ˌθɪkˈsɛt/
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Definitions of thickset
  1. adjective
    having a short and solid form or stature
    “a thickset young man”
    synonyms: compact, heavyset, stocky, thick
    little, short
    low in stature; not tall
  2. adjective
    planted or growing close together
    “thickset trees”
    synonyms:
    concentrated
    gathered together or made less diffuse
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