slipsheet

/ˈslɪpʃiːt/

Definitions

1. noun

a sheet of paper or card used as a backing for a print or drawing, typically to protect it during handling

“The artist carefully placed the slipsheet under her watercolor to prevent it from smudging.”

2. noun

a sheet of paper or cardboard used to separate and support sheets of paper during printing, binding, or storage

“The printer’s manual mentioned the use of slipsheets to prevent jamming during the printing process.”

Synonyms

  • backing
  • sheet

Antonyms

  • covering
  • overlay