sleeve Synonyms
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sleeve Meaning
sleeve (n)
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
small case into which an object fits
sleeve (n.)
See Sleave, untwisted thread.
The part of a garment which covers the arm; as, the sleeve of a coat or a gown.
A narrow channel of water.
A tubular part made to cover, sustain, or steady another part, or to form a connection between two parts.
A long bushing or thimble, as in the nave of a wheel.
A short piece of pipe used for covering a joint, or forming a joint between the ends of two other pipes.
A double tube of copper, in section like the figure 8, into which the ends of bare wires are pushed so that when the tube is twisted an electrical connection is made. The joint thus made is called a McIntire joint.
sleeve (v. t.)
To furnish with sleeves; to put sleeves into; as, to sleeve a coat.
sleeve Sentence Examples
- The tailor carefully measured the length of the shirt sleeve.
- She buttoned up the long sleeves of her cardigan.
- The dress featured elegant lace sleeves that extended to her elbows.
- The chef rolled up his apron sleeves to prevent them from getting dirty.
- The wind rustled through the billowing sleeves of her summer dress.
- The goalkeeper dove to make a save, his sleeves flying behind him.
- The remote control slipped out of her hand and rolled under the sofa sleeve.
- The jacket's detachable sleeves allowed for versatility in different weather conditions.
- The rubber sleeves on the gloves protected the mechanic's hands from chemicals.
- The shirt had a narrow, fitted sleeve that accentuated her slender arms.
FAQs About the word sleeve
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm, small case into which an object fitsSee Sleave, untwisted
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The tailor carefully measured the length of the shirt sleeve.
She buttoned up the long sleeves of her cardigan.
The dress featured elegant lace sleeves that extended to her elbows.
The chef rolled up his apron sleeves to prevent them from getting dirty.
