Sleeve

Quick meaning: Sleeve is a noun meaning The part of a garment that covers the arm.

Meaning

The part of a garment that covers the arm.

More Meanings

1. A (usually tubular) covering or lining to protect a piece of machinery etc.
2. A tattoo covering the whole arm.
3. A narrow channel of water.
4. Sleave; untwisted thread.
5. (British Columbia) A serving of beer smaller than a pint, typically measuring between 12 and 16 ounces.
6. (US) A long, cylindrical plastic bag of cookies or crackers, or a similar package of disposable drinking cups.
7. A protective jacket or case, especially for a record, containing art and information about the contents; also the analogous leaflet found in a packaged CD.

Example Sentences

The sleeves on my coat are too long.

This bearing requires a sleeve so the shaft will fit snugly.

For example, you may serve a patron a 12 oz sleeve of beer and a 5 oz glass of wine (or alternately 1.5 oz spirits) at the same time.

Even from Southhampton ' s shore through Wilts and Somerset The Attrebates in Bark unto the bank of Tames Betwixt the Celtic sleeve and the Sabrinian streams

Word Forms

• sleeves
• sleeving
• sleeved

Synonyms for sleeve

Depending on context, synonyms include arm.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include arm, muff, collar, shirt, jacket, bra.

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