"thick stuff" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} thick stuff (uncountable)
  1. (nautical) All plank that is more than four inches thick and less than twelve. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-thick_stuff-en-noun-fPwCY~Th Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: nautical, transport

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