sheeting

/ˈʃiːt̬.ɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Used for or relating to sheets of material.
    • The sheeting process was automated last year.
    • We need to order more sheeting material for the construction site.
    • The sheeting machine can handle rolls up to six feet wide.
noun
  1. Material in the form of a thin, flat layer or sheet, often used for covering or lining.
    • They used metal sheeting to build the shed walls.
    • The roof was covered with plastic sheeting to keep out the rain.
    • The painter laid down drop cloths and plastic sheeting to protect the floor.
  2. The process or action of forming something into sheets.
    • The sheeting of the dough must be done evenly for the pastry to bake properly.
    • In manufacturing, the sheeting of plastic involves melting and rolling it flat.
    • The sheeting of metal requires precise temperature control.
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