Thou
Definitions
Equivalents
Examples
“We just wanted to take⟳ off a few thou, which we easily did with fine sandpaper.”
“But to continue⟳, "At Horwich they had gone all scientific, and talked in 'thous.,' though apparently some of their work⟳ was to the nearest half-inch. […]."”
“All these methods remove⟳ metal and can, in fact, remove⟳ a few thou from the surface. For accurately machined parts, therefore, none of these methods are suitable but wet⟳ blasting with a fine alumina which gives a polishing–cleaning action may be operated within the required tolerances.”
“Make⟳ no mistake⟳, we’re talking about some major repositioning; the rear ends of the cones didn’t move⟳ just a few thou’ or even 1/4 or 1/2 inch in one direction. These beauties moved around big time.”
“Whoa there, big spender — that'll cost⟳ you a few thou. Are you sure you can afford⟳ it?”
“Butch [Cassidy] gave him 3 thous in cash 1 thous for the lawyer another thous if the lawyer wins & 1 thous for Tom O'Day.”
“He has a few thou in the account, enough to make⟳ your everyday living expenses, not enough to keep⟳ current with the bigger bills.”
“Well, we'll need⟳ a few thou, Carlos. Got to get⟳ together a few thou first. For rent⟳, you know⟳. Rent⟳ and making contacts with artists, all that.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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