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Sleeve: meaning, definitions and examples

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sleeve

 

[ sliหv ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

worn on the arm

A part of a garment that covers the arm, varying in length and style. Sleeves can be long, short, tight, loose, etc.

Synonyms

armband, cuff

Examples of usage

  • The dress has long sleeves.
  • He rolled up his sleeves to start working.
  • She wore a blouse with puffy sleeves.
Context #2 | Noun

protective covering

A protective covering that fits over or around an object, such as a record sleeve or a CD sleeve.

Synonyms

case, cover

Examples of usage

  • He put the vinyl record back into its sleeve.
  • She stored the CD in its plastic sleeve.
Context #3 | Verb

to conceal or hide

To hide or conceal something, often in a deceptive or clever way.

Synonyms

conceal, hide

Examples of usage

  • He managed to sleeve the stolen goods without anyone noticing.
  • She sleeved the cards during the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "sleeve" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคธเฅเคคเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ร„rmel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lengan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒะบะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rฤ™kaw

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ข– (ใใง)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท manche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manga

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋งค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rukรกv

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rukรกv

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ข–ๅญ (xiรนzi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rokav

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ erma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qol

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manga

Word origin

The word 'sleeve' originated from the Old English word 'slyfe', which referred to a covering for the arm. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to protective coverings and concealment. Sleeves have been a common feature in clothing for centuries, serving both functional and decorative purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,385 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.