sheets Meaning & Definition
What Does Sheets Mean?
Sheets is a noun that means plural of sheet. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of sheet. As a verb, it means To cover or wrap with cloth, or paper, or other similar material.
Sheets: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ʃiːts// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | blanket, coat and coating |
| Plural | only |
Sheets Definition (Noun)
- plural of sheet
Noun
- Great amounts, coming or moving in intense waves.
When I looked out, all I could see were sheets of rain.
Sheets as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sheet
Noun
- A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper.
Use the sheets in the hall closet to make the bed.
- A piece of paper, usually rectangular, that has been prepared for writing, artwork, drafting, wrapping, manufacture of packaging (boxes, envelopes, etc.), and for other uses. The word does not include scraps and irregular small pieces destined to be recycled, used for stuffing or cushioning or paper mache, etc.
A sheet of paper measuring eight and one-half inches wide by eleven inches high is a popular item in commerce.
- A flat metal pan, often without raised edge, used for baking.
Place the rolls on the cookie sheet, edges touching, and bake for 10-11 minutes.
- A thin, flat layer of solid material.
A sheet of that new silicon stuff is as good as a sheet of tinfoil to keep food from sticking in the baking pan.
- A broad, flat expanse of a material on a surface.
Mud froze on the road in a solid sheet, then more rain froze into a sheet of ice on top of the mud!
- A line (rope) used to adjust the trim of a sail.
To be "three sheets to the wind" is to say that a four-cornered sail is tethered only by one sheet and thus the sail is useless.
- A sail.
- The area of ice on which the game of curling is played.
- A layer of veneer.
- Precipitation of such quantity and force as to resemble a thin, virtually solid wall.
- An extensive bed of an eruptive rock intruded between, or overlying, other strata.
- The space in the forward or after part of a boat where there are no rowers.
fore sheets; stern sheets
- A distinct level or stage within a game.
Verb
- To cover or wrap with cloth, or paper, or other similar material.
Remember to sheet the floor before you start painting.
- To form into sheets.
- Of rain, or other precipitation, to pour heavily.
We couldn't go out because the rain was sheeting down all day long.
- To trim a sail using a sheet.
Noun
- Collective noun meaning a large amount, when used of rain, or other precipitation.
When I looked out, all I could see were sheets of rain.
Synonyms of Sheets
Sheets synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Sheets
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Sheets in a Sentence
When I looked out, all I could see were sheets of rain.
Windblown sheets of flame raced across the prairie.
Use the sheets in the hall closet to make the bed.
A sheet of paper measuring eight and one-half inches wide by eleven inches high is a popular item in commerce.
Place the rolls on the cookie sheet, edges touching, and bake for 10-11 minutes.
A sheet of that new silicon stuff is as good as a sheet of tinfoil to keep food from sticking in the baking pan.
Mud froze on the road in a solid sheet, then more rain froze into a sheet of ice on top of the mud!
To be "three sheets to the wind" is to say that a four-cornered sail is tethered only by one sheet and thus the sail is useless.
fore sheets; stern sheets
Remember to sheet the floor before you start painting.
We couldn't go out because the rain was sheeting down all day long.
Word Forms & Grammar
sheets
sheets pl (plural only)
Words That Rhyme With Sheets
Sheets Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of sheets is //ʃiːts//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Sheets
Is sheets a noun or a verb?
Sheets is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for sheets?
You can replace sheets with words such as blanket, coat and coating. See the full list of sheets synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of sheets?
The plural of sheets is only.