sleeve

noun

\ˈslēv

Definition of sleeve

1a : a part of a garment covering an arm

b : sleevelet

2a : a tubular part (such 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 sense 3c(2)

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

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Examples of sleeve in a Sentence

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

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Read on to find out what the brands have up their sleeves. — Jihan Forbes, Allure, "All the Best New Hair-Care Products Launching in October," 3 Oct. 2018 However, even this seemingly simple service still has a couple of tricks up its sleeve. — Jon Porter, The Verge, "How to find and play Google.com’s secret adventure game," 1 Oct. 2018 After debuting a new logo (sans the é accent) and his first Celine bag on the arm of Lady Gaga, many wondered what the creative director had up his sleeve for the brand previously helmed by Phoebe Philo. — Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "Hedi Slimane’s Celine Is Here and It Looks Completely Different," 28 Sep. 2018 Lawmakers who are once again pushing for a ban on gun shows at the Cow Palace may have an ace up their sleeves — the aging exhibition hall’s roof. — Matier & Ross, San Francisco Chronicle, "End to gun shows at Cow Palace could involve “conversations” about its roof," 23 May 2018 Through the roof: Lawmakers who are once again pushing for a ban on gun shows at the Cow Palace may have an ace up their sleeves — the aging exhibition hall’s roof. — Matier & Ross, SFChronicle.com, "Newsom strategy: Face Republican in the fall by knocking Dems out in June," 23 May 2018 So the biggest question is what Santorum & Co. have up their sleeves that would change the equation in the Senate without losing too many House votes. — Ed Kilgore, Daily Intelligencer, "Conservatives Plan to Take One Last Shot at Obamacare Repeal Before Midterms," 30 Apr. 2018 The long-sleeve collared style hits right above the ankles for a flattering length and polka dots are a classic, year-round print. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Pippa Middleton Wore Whistles' Polka Dot Dress one Week After Kate Middleton Did," 26 Oct. 2018 Think: long pants, long sleeves, and items made out of leather or natural fibers like cotton and wool instead of more flammable synthetics. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "10 Tips on How to Survive a Plane Crash (Although They're Really Rare)," 13 Oct. 2018

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