sheet metal
/'ʃi:t'metl/
Definition
- Noun:
- A flat, thin piece of metal: "Sheet metal" refers to metal that has been industrially processed into thin, flat pieces or plates. It is a fundamental material in manufacturing and construction.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The car's body is made from sheet metal.
- Workers cut and bent the sheet metal to form the ductwork.
- Copper sheet metal is often used for roofing.
Advanced Usage
- "To work in sheet metal": This phrase describes the trade or activity of fabricating objects from sheet metal.
- He has a job working in sheet metal for an HVAC company.
Variants and Related Words
- Metal sheet: A less common variant with the same meaning.
- A single metal sheet was used for the project.
- Sheet-metal (adjective): Used to describe something made from or related to sheet metal.
- The workshop has a new sheet-metal brake.
Synonyms
- Metal plate: Although a "plate" can sometimes imply greater thickness, it is a close synonym in many contexts.
- Thin-gauge metal: A more technical term emphasizing the material's thinness.
Related Phrases
- Sheet metal fabrication: The industrial process of creating products from sheet metal.
- The company specializes in precision sheet metal fabrication.
- Sheet metal worker: A person whose job is to fabricate and install sheet metal.
- She trained to become a licensed sheet metal worker.
Noun
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sheet of metal formed into a thin plate
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