thick skull

Frequency: 4.01.5 per million words

Describes a skull that is physically thick; can also be used metaphorically to mean someone is stubborn or slow to understand.

skullADJECTIVE

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thick

Examples (10)

  • The paleontologist examined the fossil, noting its remarkably thick skull.
  • Some animals possess a naturally thick skull for protection against predators.
  • His friends often joked that he had a thick skull because he was so slow to catch on.
  • No matter how simply I explained it, the concept just wouldn't penetrate his thick skull.
  • She's got a pretty thick skull when it comes to understanding subtle hints.
  • Don't bother arguing with him; he's known for having a thick skull and never changing his mind.
  • The doctor confirmed the patient's unusually thick skull was a rare but harmless condition.
  • It takes a lot for new ideas to get through his thick skull, but once they do, he's committed.
  • Despite all the evidence, his thick skull prevented him from admitting he was wrong.
  • The ancient warrior's thick skull was thought to be a genetic advantage in battle.