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- [shee-ting]
- /ˈʃi tɪŋ/
- /ˈʃiː.tɪŋ/
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- [shee-ting]
- /ˈʃi tɪŋ/
Definitions of sheeting word
- noun sheeting Nautical. a rope or chain for extending the clews of a square sail along a yard. a rope for trimming a fore-and-aft sail. a rope or chain for extending the lee clew of a course. 1
- verb with object sheeting Nautical. to trim, extend, or secure by means of a sheet or sheets. 1
- idioms sheeting three sheets in / to the wind, Slang. intoxicated. 1
- uncountable noun sheeting Sheeting is metal, plastic, or other material that is made in the form of sheets. 0
- uncountable noun sheeting Sheeting is cloth that is used for making sheets. 0
- noun sheeting fabric from which sheets are made 0
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Origin of sheeting
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1705-15; sheet1 + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Sheeting
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sheeting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
sheeting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sheeting
noun sheeting
- bed linen — Bed linen is sheets and pillowcases.
- dust ruffle — a ruffle attached to the inside hem of a full-length petticoat or skirt to protect the bottom edge of the garment against dirt and wear, popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- groundsheet — a waterproof sheet of plastic, canvas, or other durable material spread on the ground, as under a sleeping bag or in a tent, for protection against moisture.
verb sheeting
- cataract — Cataracts are layers over a person's eyes that prevent them from seeing properly. Cataracts usually develop because of old age or illness.
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