How to Use sheet metal in a Sentence

sheet metal

noun

• That’s a lot of sheet metal to keep straight,’ the owner said.
  — David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 22 July 2019
• In May, he was injured on the job site when a piece of sheet metal slipped and caught him on the kneecap.
  — Kaiser Health News, oregonlive, 27 Nov. 2021
• Strips of sheet metal lay in the street — and one was wrapped around a utility pole.
  — Sig Christenson, ExpressNews.com, 27 Aug. 2020
• Dogs used in arrests are bred and trained to have a bite strong enough to punch through sheet metal.
  — Ashley Remkus | [e-mail], al, 2 Oct. 2020
• There was even a sauna built with plywood and sheet metal.
  — Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2022
• Part of Meyer’s work process is to make sure sheet metal is cut.
  — Antonia Mufarech, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Apr. 2022
• Made of antiqued sheet metal, this star scores tons of style points.
  — Chloe Gorman, Country Living, 19 Oct. 2022
• The sheet metal and headlights are all Alfa, but the molding for the front bumper and grille is pure Dodge.
  — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 22 Mar. 2023
• Maybe a new sheet metal roof or at least patches for the holes that allow rain in.
  — Mark Curnutte, Cincinnati.com, 23 July 2019
• Stoves can be made out of cast iron, sheet metal or even soapstone.
  — The Editors, Field & Stream, 20 Sep. 2019
• Over the past decades, the automaker rolled out show cars that promised to turn the hearts of the country—and the world—back to Detroit sheet metal.
  — Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2022
• Police dogs used in arrests are bred and trained to have a bite strong enough to punch through sheet metal.
  — Star Tribune, 17 Nov. 2020
• What's New: The 2014 Kia Sorento's sheet metal is a disguise.
  — Ben Stewart, Popular Mechanics, 13 Feb. 2013
• The lithe sheet metal puts some premium brands to shame.
  — Tom Voelk, The Seattle Times, 12 Sep. 2017
• That wreck ruined acres of sheet metal, as 23 cars were at least somewhat involved (more than half of the cars in the field of 40).
  — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2024
• The sheet metal was mostly fine but the front fender was rusted out.
  — A.j. Baime, WSJ, 22 May 2021
• Kyle Gee runs the sheet metal shop, which has been turning out signs for Fort Barfoot.
  — David Martin, CBS News, 28 May 2023
• The same holds true for cutting something thin, like sheet metal.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 19 Jan. 2023
• His trademark right-hand glove is made of leather, bolts, and sheet metal with knives as fingers.
  — Michael Lee Simpson, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2022
• Who says a car song has to be a celebration of sheet metal?
  — Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 23 May 2024
• The restaurant building at the end of the pier is now home to Broad Street Oyster Company, and the roof is now made of sheet metal.
  — Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 22 Feb. 2024
• Both the headlights and taillights are mounted high, with a crease in the sheet metal running from the front to back that connects them.
  — Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2018
• On the other hand, the powerful storm caused headaches and crunched sheet metal for motorists.
  — Aleanna Siacon, Detroit Free Press, 9 Feb. 2018
• For the Galant, the driver's head made contact with the rig, leaving a visible dent in its sheet metal.
  — Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 13 Apr. 2021
• Put sheet metal around tree trunks about 18 inches from the base to keep iguanas from climbing them.
  — Doreen Christensen, Sun-Sentinel.com, 21 June 2018
• Warped sheet metal, pieces of lumber and other debris were strewn across farms and roads.
  — Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2024
• Rusty Wallace, also involved in the big crash, finished the race with a jagged piece of sheet metal sticking from the side of his car.
  — Mike Harris, Star Tribune, 11 Feb. 2021
• Body filler is designed to bond to sheet metal, so the first step in any repair is to remove the paint and primer underneath.
  — Ben Wojdyla, Popular Mechanics, 21 Feb. 2018
• There were also workshops where they were taught how to fold sheet metal and rivet.
  — Emma Barnett, NBC News, 10 Aug. 2022
• The body of the grill should also be made from heavy gauge sheet metal, which will stabilize the grill while preventing it from warping over time.
  — Tony Carrick, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2024

Last Updated: 3 Dec 2024