The term 'very thin' can be described by a variety of words, such as 'HAIRLINE' (8 letters), 'GAUNT' (5 letters), 'SHEER' (5 letters), 'BONY' (4 letters), 'LANKY' (5 letters), 'PAPERY' (6 letters), and 'SKINNY' (6 letters), or 'SKELETAL' (8 letters). All of these words refer to something that is very thin, either in terms of physical appearance or texture. For example, a 'HAIRLINE' is a very thin line, while something 'GAUNT' is thin and BONY due to lack of nourishment. Something 'SHEER' is very thin and delicate, while something 'BONY' is thin due to lack of flesh. A person who is 'LANKY' is tall and thin, while something 'PAPERY' is thin and fragile like paper. Something 'SKINNY' is thin and slender, and something 'SKELETAL' is thin due to lack of muscle or fat.