sheet metal

noun

1. metal in sheets or thin plates.

sheet metal

noun

1. metal in the form of a sheet, the thickness being intermediate between that of plate and that of foil

Other Words From

• sheet-metal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sheet metal¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

On a recent tour of his company’s facility, Bush pointed out the booth where equipment is repainted, and a sheet metal shop where stainless steel parts are fabricated.

From Los Angeles Times

“That’s solid sheet metal you ’ave there behind the wood on them bulkheads,” came the voice in rather an odd accent.

From Literature

Some buildings had their sheet metal roofs torn off.

From Seattle Times

About half of the region’s urban population lives in informal housing, including homes built with sheet metal, which traps heat.

From New York Times

The tiles called Metal have the look of sheet metal panels and the convenience of being tough, humidity resistant and easy to care for.

From Seattle Times