# sheeting

/ˈʃitɪŋ/ (US) · /ʃˈiːtɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sheeting
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

a thin layer of material that covers a surface. In geology, it refers to a thin layer of rock or soil that has been moved by wind or water.

For teachers: a thin layer or coating of material, particularly in geological contexts. Refers to the deposition of fine-grained sediments by wind or water over a large area.

## Examples

- The wind carried a thin sheeting of dust across the desert.
- After the storm, a fine sheeting of silt covered the valley floor, indicating significant erosion had occurred.
- The geological survey identified a distinct sheeting of volcanic ash that had settled uniformly across the region, providing a clear marker for the dating of subsequent sedimentary layers.

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