sheet metal

American

noun

metal in sheets or thin plates.

sheet metal British

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

sheet-metal adjective

Etymology

Origin of sheet metal

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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Stilfold has developed a robot that can crease sheet metal and the company has, to date, used the method to manufacture chassis for 200 shiny metal electric motorcycles, which are now being shipped to customers.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Their doors opened and out came customers and contractors, who went into the store and returned with plywood and sheet metal and seasonal plants.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

When he was 17, Iommi was working in a sheet metal factory when he lost the tips of his two middle fingers in an industrial accident.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

Milt was a union sheet metal worker and Glee enjoyed playing piano and singing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2025

“Besides, I have to get more wire and sheet metal first, and it's not exactly easy to come by.”

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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