thin-walled
adjectiveUK /ˌθɪn ˈwɔːld/
US /ˌθɪn ˈwɔːld/
Something thin-walled has walls that are very thin and not thick.
The thin-walled balloon popped easily when I squeezed it.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Having a wall that is thin compared to its size, as in a building or container.
The thin-walled pipe bent under a little pressure.
3. In biology, describing a cell or structure with a delicate outer layer.
Thin-walled cells let water pass through quickly.
4. Easily damaged or broken because the sides are not strong.
Be gentle with the thin-walled vase.