sheet

/ʃˈiːt/

/ˈʃit/

Sheet

a large, thin, and rectangular piece of cloth that is spread on a bed to lie under or on top of it

synonyms : bed sheet

any broad thin expanse or surface

paper used for writing or printing

(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

synonyms : mainsheet

a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width

synonyms : flat solid

a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

synonyms : canvas

newspaper with half-size pages

synonyms : rag

(mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape

synonyms : plane

to sheet

MAIN VERB

cover with a sheet, as if by wrapping

come down as if in sheets

Examples

1. He loaded the paper tray of the printer with fresh sheets.

2. He produced a sheet of paper from his pocket.

3. All newspapers sang from the same song sheet.

4. After the surgery, his face was as white as a sheet.