Examples. 1  I need a tricorder - the convenient, hand-held device featured on Star Trek that can detect life forms even from orbit. Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2  I need a tricorder - the convenient, hand-held device featured on Star Trek that can detect life forms even from.
I should mention that width and length are often interchangeable in representing the same concept - they are distinguished in relation to one another (a box may be thought of as having a 5-inch width and 6-inch length, or a 5-inch length and 6-inch width. Height is usually understood to be the dimension going upwards.
Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: width(Noun) The state of being wide. width(Noun) The measurement of the extent of something from side to side. width(Noun) A piece of material measured along its smaller dimension, especially fabric. width(Noun) The horizontal distance between a batsman and the ball as it passes him.