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sheer plan
nounLow (collocational phrase; 'sheer' is common, 'plan' is very common, but the combination is relatively infrequent and somewhat stylized)
/ʃɪə plæn/A simple, basic, or pure plan that lacks complexity, detail, or supporting elements.
sheerlegs
nounLow
/ˈʃɪəleɡz/A type of large floating crane or lifting device, typically consisting of two tall A-frame legs with a lifting beam between them, used in shipyards and marine construction.
sheerness
nounC2 (Very low frequency, sophisticated vocabulary)
/ˈʃɪənəs/The quality or state of being very thin, fine, transparent, or steep in slope.
sheet
nounverbverb-transitiveB1
/ʃiːt/a large rectangular piece of cloth, typically used as a covering for a bed or a thin, flat piece of material.
sheet anchor
nounLow
/ˈʃiːt ˌæŋkə/A large, heavy anchor used as a last resort in emergencies, typically carried at the stern of a ship.
sheet bend
nounC1
/ˈʃiːt bɛnd/A type of knot used to join two ropes of different thicknesses or materials.
sheet down
verbB2 - C1 (Upper Intermediate to Advanced)
/ˈʃiːt daʊn/(verb phrase) To rain very heavily, with rain falling in broad sheets or as if poured from above.
sheet erosion
nounC2
/ˈʃiːt ɪˌrəʊ.ʒən/The uniform removal of a thin layer of soil or rock from a large area of land by the action of rainfall and surface water runoff.
sheet feeder
nounLow
/ˈʃiːt ˌfiːdə/A device, typically part of a printer, photocopier, or scanner, that automatically feeds individual sheets of paper into the machine for processing.
sheet film
nounC2 (Specialist)
/ˈʃiːt ˌfɪlm/individual pieces of photographic film cut to standard sizes for use in view cameras or large-format cameras, as opposed to roll film.
sheet glass
nounC2
/ˈʃiːt ˌɡlɑːs/Glass manufactured and sold in large, thin, flat sheets, typically by a continuous rolling process.
sheet ice
nounC1
/ˈʃiːt ˌaɪs/A smooth, thin, and extensive layer of ice forming on a solid surface, typically the ground, a road, or a body of water.
sheet lightning
nounLow
/ʃiːt ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/A type of lightning that appears as a broad, diffuse flash, illuminating a cloud or a large area of sky, without a visible distinct channel or fork to the ground.
sheet metal
nounMedium in technical and industrial contexts; low in general everyday language.
/ʃiːt ˈmɛtl/Metal formed into thin, flat pieces, typically used in construction, manufacturing, and various industrial applications.
sheet music
nounB2
/ˈʃiːt ˌmjuːzɪk/Printed musical notation on loose pages or in a booklet, showing the notes, lyrics, and instructions for performing a piece of music.
sheet pile
nounRare
/ˈʃiːt ˌpaɪl/A long, flat vertical structural element driven into the ground to form a continuous, interlocking wall, used to retain soil or water and provide temporary or permanent support during excavation or construction.
sheet-web weaver
nounLow
/ˈʃiːt wɛb ˈwiːvə/A spider that builds a horizontal, sheet-like web, often with a tangle of threads above it to knock prey down onto the sheet.
sheetcase
nounLow
/ˈʃiːtˌkeɪs/A long, narrow pouch, often of canvas, designed for holding bed sheets, pillowcases, or similar linens.
sheeting
nounC2
/ˈʃiːtɪŋ/a large sheet of material (cloth, plastic, metal), or the action of covering something with sheets
sheffer's stroke
nounVery Low (C2)
/ˈʃɛfəz strəʊk/A logical operator (typically symbolized by a vertical bar '|' or an upward arrow '↑') representing the logical NAND operation.

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