Sleeve

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /sliːv/

Origin

From Middle English sleve, from Old English sliefe, slefe.

Full definition of sleeve

Noun

1. The part of a garment that covers the arm. from 10th c.The sleeves on my coat are too long.
2. A (usually tubular) covering or lining to protect a piece of machinery etc. from 19th c.This bearing requires a sleeve so the shaft will fit snugly.
3. 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. from 20th c.
4. A narrow channel of water.
• Draytonthe Celtic Sea, called oftentimes the Sleeve
5. sleave; untwisted thread.
6. (British Columbia) A serving of beer measuring between 14 and 16 ounces.

Related terms

• shirtsleeves
• sleeveless
• raglan
• thimble

Verb

1. (transitive) to fit a sleeve to

Anagrams

• levees