sheets
ʃiːts
sheets: flat pieces of material used as bed coverings
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Definition of sheets - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
bed linensflat pieces of material used as bed coverings
  • I changed the sheets on the bed.
bedclothes bedding
2.
stationerythin flat pieces of paper or similar material
  • He wrote his notes on sheets of paper.
3.
precipitationlarge amounts of rain or snow falling heavily
  • Sheets of rain poured down during the storm.
deluge downpour torrent
4.
geographybroad flat surfaces of ice or metal
  • The lake was covered in sheets of ice.
5.
sailingTECH.rope controlling a sail on a boatTECH.
  • He pulled the sheets to adjust the sail.
lines
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  • sheets: flat pieces of material used as bed coverings
    flat pieces of material used as bed coverings
  • sheets: large amounts of rain or snow falling heavily
    large amounts of rain or snow falling heavily
  • sheets: broad flat surfaces of ice or metal
    broad flat surfaces of ice or metal
  • sheets: rope controlling a sail on a boat
    rope controlling a sail on a boat

Expressions with sheets

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in a private or intimate setting
They discussed their plans quietly between the sheets.
happening in large, continuous amounts
The rain was falling in sheets all night.
go to bed to sleep
After the party, I decided to hit the sheets.
make sure all accounts are equal
She needs to balance the sheets to finalize the monthly report.
unsteady and staggering because of drinking alcohol
He was three sheets to the wind after the party.
rear part of a boat's open deck
The captain stood in the stern sheets, steering the ship..

Origin of sheets

Old English, scēata (cloth)

Terms with sheets included in their meaning

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writing material
sheets of material used for writing, printing, or drawing
tidy up
arrange the bed sheets and covers neatly
home
household textiles like tablecloths and bed sheets
arrange bedding
arrange sheets and blankets neatly on a bed
humans
substance used for human beds like sheets or blankets
fittedadj.
sheets
having elasticated ends to fit tightly
household items
domestic textiles like sheets and towels
prepare bed
arrange sheets, blankets, and pillows on a bed neatly

Examples of sheets in a sentence

  • She folded the sheets neatly after washing.
  • Please print the contract on two sheets.
  • The artist covered several sheets with sketches.
  • Sheets of snow covered the landscape.
  • The wind drove sheets of rain sideways.
  • Sheets of metal were stacked in the warehouse.

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  1. French:draps, feuille, ...
  2. German:Bettlaken, Blätter, ...
  3. Italian:lenzuola, fogli, ...
  4. Spanish:sábanas, hojas, ...
  5. Portuguese:lençóis, folhas, ...
  6. Chinese:床单, 纸张, ...
  7. Japanese:シーツ, 紙, ...
  8. Arabic:مِلايَة, وَرَقَات, ...
  9. Hebrew:סְדִינִים, גִּילְיוֹנוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:простыни, листы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:постільна білизна, аркуші, ...
  12. Hindi:चादरें, पन्ने, ...
sheet
ʃiːt
sheet: thin bed cloth for covering a mattress
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Definition of sheet - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
bed linenthin bed cloth for covering a mattress
  • I changed the sheet on the bed.
bedsheet linen
2.
stationeryrectangular piece of paper for writing or printing
  • She wrote her notes on a sheet of paper.
leaf page
3.
materialthin flat layer of solid material
  • A sheet of ice covered the pond.
film layer

Verb

1.
coveringtr.cover or wrap with cloth or papertr.
  • They sheeted the furniture before painting.
cover wrap
2.
weatherintr.UKpour rain heavilyintr.UK
  • It started to sheet down unexpectedly during the hike..
drizzle pour rain
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Images of sheet

  • sheet: thin bed cloth for covering a mattress
    thin bed cloth for covering a mattress
  • sheet: rectangular piece of paper for writing or printing
    rectangular piece of paper for writing or printing
  • sheet: thin flat layer of solid material
    thin flat layer of solid material
  • sheet: flat metal pan used for baking
    flat metal pan used for baking
  • sheet: newspaper, especially a tabloid
    newspaper, especially a tabloid
  • sheet: large piece of fabric for a sail
    large piece of fabric for a sail

Expressions with sheet

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reference guide summarizing information for quick consultation
She created a cheat sheet for the software shortcuts..
absence of debts or legal charges
The company started the year with a clean sheet.
fitted bedsheet for a crib mattress
I bought a new crib sheet for the baby.
record of a person's criminal history
The officer checked his rap sheet and found multiple arrests..
continuous curtain-like layer of rain
We couldn't see through the sheet of rain.
extremely pale due to shock or fear
After the jump scare, she was white as a sheet.

Origin of sheet

Old English, scēat (sheet)

Examples of sheet in a sentence

  • A clean sheet was placed on the guest bed.
  • He printed the document on a fresh sheet.
  • Each sheet in the notebook was neatly lined.
  • He wrapped the gift in a sheet of colorful paper.
  • The artist used a sheet of metal for the sculpture.
  • The chef greased the sheet before baking.

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  1. French:drap, couvrir, ...
  2. German:Bettlaken, bedecken, ...
  3. Italian:lenzuolo, coprire, ...
  4. Spanish:sábana, cubrir, ...
  5. Portuguese:lençol, cobrir, ...
  6. Chinese:床单, 覆盖, ...
  7. Japanese:シーツ, 覆う, ...
  8. Arabic:ملاءة, غَطَّى, ...
  9. Hebrew:סָדִין, לְכַסּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:простыня, накрыть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:простирадло, покривати, ...
  12. Hindi:चादर, ढकना, ...
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