sheet down

British  

verb

1. (intr, adverb) (of rain) to fall heavily in sheets

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Example Sentences

Glacier flow describes the movement of ice from the peak of a glacier, or the center of an ice sheet, down to the edges, where the ice then breaks off and melts into the ocean -- a normally slow process that contributes over time to raising the world's average sea level.

From Science Daily

Usually less confrontational but no less compelling are Zada’s encounters with the primates known to habituate such isolated backwaters as Bella Bella and Ocean Falls, drinking Lucky Lager and trading Bigfoot tales and hard luck stories in the local bar as endless rains sheet down outside.

From Seattle Times

As of Sept. 30, Rivian had about $9.1 billion in cash on its balance sheet, down from $10.2 billion in June.

From Reuters

Nomura said the U.S. central bank will likely get its balance sheet down to around $7 trillion, well above the pre-pandemic level.

From Reuters

Just wet the baking sheet down with water, sprinkle over some BKF, and go to work with a sponge — you should see results right away.

From Salon