(n): a wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky
(n): paper used for writing or printing
(n): a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
(n): bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs
(n): linen or cotton articles for a bed (as sheets and pillowcases)
(n): (mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape
(n): the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
(n): newspaper with half-size pages
(n): a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
(n): a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width
(n): a man-made object taken as a whole
(n): (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
(n): something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible
(n): a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
(n): a separate part consisting of fabric
(v): come down as if in sheets
(v): rain heavily
(v): cover with a sheet, as if by wrapping
(v): provide with a covering or cause to be covered
"Olivetti seemed to shrink smaller and smaller after each name was read.
The caller paused, as though taking special pleasure in the final name. 'And from Italy ... Cardinal Baggia.'
The camerlengo loosened like a tall ship that had just run sheets first into a dead calm. His frock billowed, and he collapsed in his chair."
- 'Angels And Demons', Dan Brown.