fitted sheets

A form of fitted sheet — A sheet tailored to form pocket for a mattress with elastic edges that is suitable for a range of mattress sizes. The edge may also contain a drawstring to secure the sheet more firmly and enable use on a wider range of mattress thicknesses.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of fitted sheet
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