sheet

/ʃiːt/

Definitions

1. noun

A flat, rectangular piece of fabric, especially one used for bedding or as a tablecloth.

“She washed the sheets in the washing machine.”

2. noun

A sheet of paper, especially one used for writing or printing.

“The teacher handed out sheets with the math problems.”

3. noun

A layer or stratum of rock or soil.

“The geologist studied the sheet of limestone.”

4. verb

To cover or spread something over a surface, especially with a layer of material.

“The artist sheeted the model with a layer of paint.”

5. verb

To make something smooth or even, especially the surface of a material.

“The machine sheets the metal to make it smooth.”

Synonyms

  • blanket
  • coverlet

Antonyms

  • rough
  • uneven