width

English

/ˈwɪtθ/

noun
Definitions
  • The state of being wide.
  • The measurement of the extent of something from side to side.
  • A piece of material measured along its smaller dimension, especially fabric.
  • (cricket) The horizontal distance between a batsman and the ball as it passes him.
  • (sports) The use of all the width of the pitch, from one side to the other.

Etymology

Suffix from English wide.

Origin

English

wide

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