sheet (Meaning)
sheet (n)
any broad thin expanse or surface
paper used for writing or printing
bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs
(mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape
newspaper with half-size pages
a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
sheet (v)
come down as if in sheets
cover with a sheet, as if by wrapping
sheet (v. t.)
In general, a large, broad piece of anything thin, as paper, cloth, etc.; a broad, thin portion of any substance; an expanded superficies.
A broad piece of cloth, usually linen or cotton, used for wrapping the body or for a covering; especially, one used as an article of bedding next to the body.
A broad piece of paper, whether folded or unfolded, whether blank or written or printed upon; hence, a letter; a newspaper, etc.
A single signature of a book or a pamphlet;
the book itself.
A broad, thinly expanded portion of metal or other substance; as, a sheet of copper, of glass, or the like; a plate; a leaf.
A broad expanse of water, or the like.
A sail.
An extensive bed of an eruptive rock intruded between, or overlying, other strata.
A rope or chain which regulates the angle of adjustment of a sail in relation in relation to the wind; -- usually attached to the lower corner of a sail, or to a yard or a boom.
The space in the forward or the after part of a boat where there are no rowers; as, fore sheets; stern sheets.
To furnish with a sheet or sheets; to wrap in, or cover with, a sheet, or as with a sheet.
To expand, as a sheet.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sheet
sheet Sentence Examples
- The wind sent sheets of newspaper flying through the air.
- She laid out a crisp white sheet on the bed.
- The climber scaled the rock face with the help of a sheet and a rope.
- The rain formed sheets of water on the windshield.
- The scientist placed a sheet of metal under the microscope.
- The hikers used a sheet of plastic as a makeshift shelter.
- The child crumpled up the sheet of paper in frustration.
- The accountant carefully filled out a sheet of numbers.
- The musician played a haunting melody on a sheet of music.
- The teacher handed out a sheet of instructions to the students.
FAQs About the word sheet
any broad thin expanse or surface, paper used for writing or printing, bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs
expanse,expansion, length, stretch, plain, extent, reach, scope, scale, distance
No antonyms found.
The wind sent sheets of newspaper flying through the air.
She laid out a crisp white sheet on the bed.
The climber scaled the rock face with the help of a sheet and a rope.
The rain formed sheets of water on the windshield.
