Meaning of the word "a sheet of" in English

What does "a sheet of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

a sheet of

US /ə ʃiːt ʌv/
UK /ə ʃiːt ɒv/
"a sheet of" picture

Phrase

1.

a rectangular piece of paper or other thin material

Example:
He handed me a sheet of paper to write on.
The workers covered the floor with a sheet of plastic.
2.

an extensive continuous surface or layer of something

Example:
The road was covered in a sheet of ice.
Rain fell in a sheet of water.