sheet

Definition

  • noun: a large piece of cloth that is used to cover something
  • noun: a broad piece of cloth
  • verb: to cover with a sheet
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: sail, sheet piling

Examples

  • When he staggered out of the bar, he was 'three sheets to the wind'.

  • We used 'sheets' to protect the furniture when we painted.

  • He slid between the 'sheets' and went to sleep.

Movie quotes

  • (..) left-hand side. Ronaldo. All names we've seen too little of so far. Here is Ronaldo, but Lehmann got there first. Arsenal with this run of clean sheets in this road to the final. Looks like a road that will end with glory for them. - Robert Pires now. - Clear it, clear it! (..)
    2007 Goal II: Living the Dream