sheet

//ʃiːt//
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Noun

sheetSingular
sheetsPlural
1

A large rectangular piece of cotton or other fabric used on a bed to lie on or under

I need to change the sheets on the bed.

2

A thin flat piece of any material, such as paper, metal, or glass

The workers cut a sheet of metal for the roof.

3

A broad expanse or surface of something, such as water, ice, or flame

A sheet of ice covered the lake.

4

A rope or chain attached to the lower corner of a sail for controlling it

The sailor pulled on the sheet to adjust the sail.

Verb

1

To cover with or wrap in a sheet of cloth or other material

They sheeted the furniture before painting the room.

2

To rain very heavily

It's sheeting down outside, so we should wait before leaving.

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