A Quick and Simple Dictionary

sheet

1. Noun.  A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper.
2. 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.
3. Noun.  A flat metal pan, often without raised edge, used for baking.
4. Noun.  A thin, flat layer of solid material.
5. Noun.  A broad, flat expanse of a material on a surface.
6. Noun.  (context, nautical) A line (rope) used to adjust the trim of a sail.
7. Noun.  (context, nautical) A sail.
8. Noun.  (curling) The area of ice on which the game of curling is played.
9. Noun.  (nonstandard) A layer of veneer.
10. Noun.  (figuratively) Precipitation of such quantity and force as to resemble a thin, virtually solid wall.
11. Verb.  To cover or wrap with cloth, or paper, or other similar material.
12. Verb.  Of rain, or other precipitation. To pour heavily.