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

  • (..) a goddamn heart attack too! I know, I know. I'm just a dumb stupid nigger, right? What do I know? I know I ain't the one getting mad at them damn sheets, though. As a matter of fact, the only sheets I get mad at? I'll tell you. "Boys, this is what we gonna do. We gonna hate some niggers. (..)
    1998 American History X
  • (..) doing time, Derek? You think you're here all alone? You think I'm not in here with you? Fuck, man. Every day you go through these sheets like you gonna get to the end of them. Look, nigga, will you chill the fuck out? Goddamn! No matter how fast you get through them, man... (..)
    1998 American History X