- thin·ner
- /ˈθınɚ/ noun, pl -ners [count]: a liquid (such as turpentine) that is added to paint to make it thinner and able to flow more easily
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thin|ner — «THIHN uhr», noun. 1. a liquid, especially turpentine, used to make paint more fluid. 2. a person or thing that thins … Useful english dictionary
thin´ness — thin «thihn», adjective, thin|ner, thin|nest, adverb, verb, thinned, thin|ning, noun. –adj. 1. with little space from one side to the opposite side; not thick: »a thin book, thin paper, thin wire. The ice o … Useful english dictionary
thin´ly — thin «thihn», adjective, thin|ner, thin|nest, adverb, verb, thinned, thin|ning, noun. –adj. 1. with little space from one side to the opposite side; not thick: »a thin book, thin paper, thin wire. The ice o … Useful english dictionary
thin — [[t]θɪn[/t]] adj. thin•ner, thin•nest, 1) having relatively little extent from one surface to the opposite: thin ice[/ex] 2) of small cross section in comparison with the length: a thin wire[/ex] 3) having little flesh; lean: a thin man[/ex] 4)… … From formal English to slang
run·ner — /ˈrʌnɚ/ noun, pl ners [count] 1 a : a person who runs as part of a sport, for exercise, or in a race a long distance/cross country/marathon runner She s a fast runner. 1 b : an animal (such as a horse) that runs in a race … Useful english dictionary
thinner — thin|ner [ˈθınə US ər] n [U] a liquid such as ↑turpentine that you add to paint to make it less thick … Dictionary of contemporary English
thinner — thin|ner [ θınər ] noun count or uncount a liquid used for making paint less thick … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
thinner — I thin•ner [[t]ˈθɪn ər[/t]] n. chem. a volatile liquid, as turpentine, used to dilute paint, varnish, etc., to a desired consistency • Etymology: 1900–05 II thin•ner [[t]ˈθɪn ər[/t]] adj. comparative of thin … From formal English to slang
blood thinner — blood thin·ner .thin ər n a drug used to prevent the formation of blood clots by hindering coagulation of the blood … Medical dictionary
Thinner — Thin ner, n. One who thins, or makes thinner. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
