sheet
//ʃiːt//
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.