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.
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.
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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