sleeve

🇺🇸 /sliːv/ 🇬🇧 /sliːv/
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Tags TOP10000CEFR-B1
noun
R

the part of clothing that covers your arm

He rolled up his sleeve to show the tattoo.

R

having a certain type of sleeve

This short-sleeve shirt is perfect for summer.

R

a paper cover for a record

The record sleeve had a picture of the band.

R

a tube that protects a machine part

The metal sleeve protects the engine part.

translation

n. the part of clothing that covers your arm; having a certain type of sleeve; a paper cover for a record; a tube that protects a machine part

Word Forms

Plural sleeves