1. s. A sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen.
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1. s. Sábana.
2. s. Hoja.
3. s. Lámina.
sheet
1. s. A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper.
2. s. 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
3. s. A flat metal pan, often without raised edge, used for baking.
4. s. A thin, flat layer of solid material.
5. s. A broad, flat expanse of a material on a surface.
6. s. (nautical) A line (rope) used to adjust the trim of a sail.
7. s. (nautical, nonstandard) A sail.
8. s. (curling) The area of ice on which the game of curling is played.
9. s. (nonstandard) A layer of veneer.
10. s. (figuratively) Precipitation of such quantity and force as to resemble a thin, virtually solid wall.
11. s. (geology) An extensive bed of an eruptive rock intruded between, or overlying, other strata.
12. s. (nautical) The space in the forward or after part of a boat where there are no rowers.
fore sheets; stern sheets
13. v. To cover or wrap with cloth, or paper, or other similar material.
Remember to sheet the floor before you start painting.
14. v. To form into sheets.
15. v. (intransitive) Of rain, or other precipitation, to pour heavily.
We couldn't go out because the rain was sheeting down all day long.
2. s. Area or situation which screens a person or thing from view.
We didn't see John because he had taken cover behind the wing chair.
3. s. The front and back of a book, magazine, CD package, etc.
4. s. The top sheet of a bed.
5. s. A cloth, usually fitted, placed over an item such as a car or sofa to protect it from dust, rain, etc. when not in use.
6. s. A cover charge.
There's a $15 cover tonight.
7. s. A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.
We need to set another cover for the Smith party.
8. s. (music) A rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.
9. s. (cricket) A fielding position on the off side, between point and mid off, about 30° forward of square; a fielder in this position.
10. s. (topology) A set (more often known as a family) of sets, whose union contains the given set.
The open intervals are a cover for the real numbers.
11. s. (philately) An envelope complete with stamps and postmarks etc.
12. s. (military) A solid object, including terrain, that provides protection from enemy fire.
13. s. (legal) In commercial law, a buyer’s purchase on the open market of goods similar or identical to the goods contracted for after a seller has breached a contract of sale by failure to deliver the good
14. s. (insurance) An insurance contract; coverage by an insurance contract.
15. s. (espionage) A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative, cover story
16. s. The portion of a slate, tile, or shingle that is hidden by the overlap of the course above.
17. s. In a steam engine, the lap of a slide valve.
18. s. (construction) The distance between reinforcing steel and the exterior of concrete.
19. adj. Of or pertaining to the front cover of a book or magazine.
20. adj. (music) Of, pertaining to, or consisting of cover versions.
21. v. To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
He covered the baby with a blanket.
When the pot comes to a boil, cover it and reduce the heat to medium.
22. v. To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
The blanket covered the baby.
23. v. To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
Regular hexagons can cover the plane.
24. v. To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
You can cover the plane with regular hexagons.
25. v. To invest (oneself with something); to bring upon (oneself).
The heroic soldier covered himself with glory.
26. v. (of a publication) To discuss thoroughly; to provide coverage of.
The magazine covers such diverse topics as politics, news from the world of science, and the economy.
27. v. To deal with or include someone or something.
28. v. To be enough money for.
We've earned enough to cover most of our costs.
Ten dollars should cover lunch.
29. v. (intransitive) To act as a replacement.
I need to take off Tuesday. Can you cover for me?
30. v. To have as an assignment or responsibility.
Can you cover the morning shift tomorrow? I'll give you off next Monday instead.
He is our salesman covering companies with headquarters in the northern provinces.
31. v. (music) To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).
32. v. (military, law enforcement) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to rem
33. v. To provide insurance coverage for.
Does my policy cover accidental loss?
34. v. To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).
I would like to have my bitch covered next spring.
The stallion has not covered the mare yet.
35. v. (chess, transitive) To protect or control (a piece or square).
In order to checkmate a king on the side of the board, the five squares adjacent to the king must all be covered.
36. v. To extend over a given period of time or range, to occupy, to stretch over a given area.
37. v. (sports) To defend a particular player or area.
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bed sheet
1. s. A sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen.
