Definition of “Sheet”

Sheet (noun/verb):

1. As a noun:
   • A large rectangular piece of fabric used on a bed: “He changed the sheets on the bed.”
   • A broad, flat piece of material, such as paper, metal, or glass: “She wrote her notes on a sheet of paper.”
   • A large expanse or surface of something, often water or ice: “The lake was covered with a sheet of ice.”
   • A sailing term referring to a rope or chain for controlling the movement of a sail: “He tightened the sheet to adjust the sail.”
   • A continuous film or layer covering a surface: “A sheet of rain fell from the sky.”
2. As a verb:
   • To cover with or as if with sheets: “They sheeted the car to protect it from the rain.”
   • To form into sheets: “The metal was sheeted and ready for construction.”

Prepositions Used with “Sheet”

• On a sheet: Used to indicate something placed or written on a flat surface.
  • Example: “She drew a picture on a sheet of paper.”
• Between sheets: Used to refer to something placed between two layers of fabric.
  • Example: “The document was found between the sheets of the bed.”
• Sheet of: Used to describe a thin, flat piece of material.
  • Example: “A sheet of ice covered the pond.”

Collocations with “Sheet”

• Sheet of paper
• Sheet of ice
• Sheet of metal
• Bed sheet
• Sheet music
• Balance sheet
• Sheet glass
• Sheet steel
• Sheet lightning
• Sheet cake

Example Sentences

1. She wrote her essay on a sheet of paper.
2. The bed was made with fresh, clean sheets.
3. A thick sheet of ice covered the lake.
4. He cut a sheet of metal to use for the roof.
5. The sailboat’s sheet needed adjusting.
6. A sheet of rain fell as the storm passed over.
7. She pulled the sheet over her head and went to sleep.
8. He drew a map on a large sheet of parchment.
9. The sheet music was spread out on the piano.
10. The baker prepared a sheet cake for the party.
11. A sheet of glass was installed in the window frame.
12. The accountant reviewed the company’s balance sheet.
13. She slipped between the sheets and closed her eyes.
14. A sheet of aluminum was used to cover the roof.
15. They printed the flyer on a single sheet of paper.
16. A thin sheet of plastic protected the surface.
17. The sheet of instructions was missing from the package.
18. He hammered the metal into a flat sheet.
19. The photographer developed the images on a sheet of film.
20. The mechanic used a sheet of sandpaper to smooth the edges.
21. A sheet of plywood was used to cover the hole.
22. The artist painted a landscape on a sheet of canvas.
23. A sheet of fog rolled in from the sea.
24. The patient lay under a sheet during the examination.
25. She wrapped the gift in a sheet of colorful wrapping paper.
26. The factory produced a sheet of steel each hour.
27. A sheet of snow covered the ground.
28. The musician read from the sheet music during the performance.
29. A sheet of fire erupted from the explosion.
30. The report was summarized on a single sheet.
31. The campers slept on a sheet laid out on the ground.
32. A sheet of metal was welded to the frame.
33. The lecturer handed out a sheet with the day’s notes.
34. The sheet lightning illuminated the night sky.
35. She kept a sheet of contact information for emergencies.
36. The artist used a sheet of gold leaf in the artwork.
37. He placed the cookie dough on a baking sheet.
38. The insurance policy was detailed on a single sheet.
39. A sheet of ice caused the car to skid.
40. The architect drew the plans on a large sheet.
41. The technician covered the equipment with a plastic sheet.
42. The sheet of water flowed over the edge of the cliff.
43. The worksheet was printed on a double-sided sheet.
44. The wind caught the sheet and carried it away.
45. She prepared a sheet of questions for the interview.
46. The house was wrapped in a sheet of plastic during renovation.
47. A sheet of rain obscured the view from the window.
48. The survey results were compiled on a summary sheet.
49. He placed the blueprints on a drafting sheet.
50. The kitchen counter was covered with a sheet of marble.