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

  • (..) Yeah, yeah, I'm on it. Position four. Three. Yeah! Go, baby! Yes! Oh, this is amazing! The wind in my... cheat sheet! Stop! No! Oh, gosh! Oh, gods! Oh, no! All right, OK, you've gotta kind of angle yourself. (..)
    2010 How to Train Your Dragon