Main Entry: sleeve

Pronunciation: \ˈslēv\

Function: noun

Etymology: 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

Date: before 12th century

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>