also: ちゅうぶと
noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
medium thickness; medium width
Describes something of moderate thickness or width, such as noodles, pens, or lines. Often used in product descriptions or specifications.
このうどんは中太麺です。
This udon has medium-thick noodles.
中太のペン先を選んだ。
I chose a medium-width pen nib.
Compound of 中 (naka, 'middle') and 太 (futo, 'thick'). The reading なかぶと is the native Japanese reading, while ちゅうぶと uses the on'yomi for 中.