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

  • (..) Yes, I'd love to have the opportunity... Okay, no problem at all, sir. Thank you very much. ...after two months, I still didn't have time to work my way up a sheet. We're feeling really confident about that one as well. Yes, hello, my name is Chris Gardner. I'm calling for Mr. Walter Ribbon. (..)
    2006 The Pursuit of Happyness
  • (..) he oversees Witter Resources. I mean, I'm... You know, I'm just this office. As you can see, we got a hell of lot of applications here, so... Normally I have a r'sum' sheet, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. - We... - Thank you very much. I need to go. I'll bring this back. (..)
    2006 The Pursuit of Happyness