sheet

Definition

• n. any broad thin expanse or surface
• n. paper used for writing or printing
• n. bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs
• n. a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width

Word forms

Past participle

sheeted

Past tense

sheeted

Present participle

sheeting

Third person singular

sheets

Example sentences

1. n.

   I need a clean sheet to cover the bed before sleeping.

2. vt.

   The snow began to sheet over the entire landscape.

3. vi.

   Leaves began to sheet down from the trees as autumn arrived.

4. a.

   He cut the vegetables into sheet-like slices for the salad.

5. n.

   Please fill out the information on the sheet before the meeting.