sheeted
- adjective
- /ˈʃiːtɪd/
- The mountain was sheeted in snow, making it look completely white.
Examples
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After the storm, the fields were sheeted with a thin layer of ice.
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The statue was sheeted in white cloth for protection.
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The sheeted surface of the cake looked beautiful.
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She admired the sheeted layers of the mountains.
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The statue was sheeted in white cloth to keep it safe during the renovations.
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After the snowstorm, the ground was beautifully sheeted in a thick layer of snow.
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The cake was sheeted in chocolate icing, giving it a rich and glossy appearance.
Synonyms
Having parts that lie on top of each other, like a cake
Having something on top or around it
Completely covered by a layer, like snow or fog
Having a covering of paper or cloth, like a present
Covered by a protective layer or case
Covered with cloth that hangs in loose folds, like curtains or a gown
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Etymology
The word sheeted comes from the common word sheet, meaning a 'large piece of cloth' or a flat 'layer', plus the ending -ed. So something sheeted is literally 'covered with a sheet' or made into a layer, which is why a statue can be sheeted in cloth or a field can be sheeted with ice.