Definitions:
a large rectangular piece of cotton or other fabric, used on a bed to cover the mattress and as a layer beneath blankets when these are used.

a rectangular piece of paper, especially one of a standard size produced commercially and used for writing and printing on

a broad flat piece of material such as metal or glass

an extensive unbroken surface area of something

cover with or wrap in a sheet of cloth

(of rain) fall in large quantities

a rope attached to the lower corner of a sail for securing or extending the sail or for altering its direction.

the space at the bow or stern of an open boat.

make a sail more or less taut