sleeve
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sleeve

noun \ˈslēv\

Definition of SLEEVE

1
a : a part of a garment covering an arm
b : sleevelet
2
a : a tubular part (as a hollow axle or a bushing) designed to fit over another part
b : an open-ended flat or tubular packaging or cover; especially : jacket 3c(2)
sleeved \ˈslēvd\ adjective
sleeve·less \ˈslēv-ləs\ adjective
on one's sleeve
: in an honest and open manner —used with wear <wears his emotions on his sleeve>
up one's sleeve
: held secretly in reserve <has a few tricks up her sleeve>

Examples of SLEEVE

  1. a shirt with long sleeves
  2. The joint is covered with a metal sleeve.

Origin of SLEEVE

Middle English sleve, from Old English slīefe; perhaps akin to Old English slēfan to slip (clothes) on, slūpan to slip, Old High German sliofan, Latin lubricus slippery
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

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