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sheet

/ʃiːt/ /ʃit/

Meanings
noun
A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper.

Examples :

"Use the sheets in the hall closet to make the bed."
item material wear essential
noun
A piece of paper, usually rectangular, that has been prepared for writing, artwork, drafting, wrapping, manufacture of packaging (boxes, envelopes, etc.), and for other uses. The word does not include scraps and irregular small pieces destined to be recycled, used for stuffing or cushioning or paper mache, etc.

Examples :

"A sheet of paper measuring eight and one-half inches wide by eleven inches high is a popular item in commerce."
material stationery writing essential

Related Words

Illustration rectangular

rectangular adjective

/rɛkˈtæŋɡjələr/ /rɛkˈtæŋɡələr/

Having a shape like a rectangle.

"The teacher used a rectangular whiteboard to draw a diagram. "

Illustration cushioning

cushioning verb

/ˈkʊʃənɪŋ/ /ˈkʊʃnɪŋ/

To furnish with cushions.

"to cushion a sofa"

Illustration envelopes

envelopes noun

/ˈɛnvəloʊps/ /ˈɑːnvəloʊps/

A paper or cardboard wrapper used to enclose small, flat items, especially letters, for mailing.

"My sister used brightly colored envelopes to mail her thank-you notes to her friends. "

Illustration irregular

irregular noun

/ɪˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/

A soldier who is not a member of an official military force and, often, does not follow regular army tactics

"The irregulars attacked the government buildings, not following the standard military formations. "

Illustration manufacture

manufacture noun

/ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ/

The action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale.

"The factory's efficient manufacture of toys allowed them to sell many at a low price. "

Illustration manufacturer

manufacturer noun

/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ(ɹ)ɚ/

One that manufactures

"The manufacturer of the school's new computers is a well-known technology company. "

Illustration precipitation

precipitation noun

/pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/

Any or all of the forms of water particles, whether liquid or solid, that fall from the atmosphere (e.g., rain, hail, snow or sleet). It is a major class of hydrometeor, but it is distinguished from cloud, fog, dew, rime, frost, etc., in that it must fall. It is distinguished from cloud and virga in that it must reach the ground.

"The heavy precipitation delayed the school bus this morning. "

Illustration torrential

torrential adjective

/tɒɹˈɛn.tʃəl/ /tɔˈɹɛnt.ʃəl/

Coming or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities.

"There was a torrential downpour and we were all soaked."

Illustration measuring

measuring verb

/ˈmɛʒ.ə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

"We measured the temperature with a thermometer.   You should measure the angle with a spirit level."

Illustration practiced

practiced adjective

/ˈpræktɪst/ /ˈpræktɪsd/

Skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

Illustration impossible

impossible noun

/ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ /ɪmˈpɑ.səbl/

An impossibility

"The impossible of finishing the project by Friday became a reality when everyone worked late. "

Illustration packaging

packaging verb

/ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/ /ˈpækədʒɪŋ/

To pack or bundle something.

"The florist is packaging the flowers carefully for delivery. "