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sleeve

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /sliːv/

Forms: sleeves

sleeve means: The part of a piece of clothing that covers your arm.

noun

ARM COVERINGA2

The part of a piece of clothing that covers your arm.

  • My sleeve is wet.
  • She rolled her sleeves up before cooking.
  • The jacket has a hole in one sleeve.

Common phrases: long sleeve, short sleeve, shirt sleeve, roll a sleeve

PROTECTIVE TUBEC1

A covering, often shaped like a tube, that protects or fits around a machine part.

  • The shaft needs a new sleeve.
  • A rubber sleeve protects the pipe joint.
  • Replace any damaged sleeves before starting the machine.

Similar words: cover, lining

Common phrases: protective sleeve, rubber sleeve, bearing sleeve

Questions about sleeve

What does sleeve mean?

The part of a piece of clothing that covers your arm.

What is sleeve in other languages?

Türkçe: kol · Español: manga · Français: manche · Deutsch: Ärmel · Italiano: manica · 日本語: 袖

How do you pronounce sleeve?

It is pronounced /sliːv/.

How do you use sleeve in a sentence?

My sleeve is wet. She rolled her sleeves up before cooking.

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