EGAVE

sleeve

About 3.91 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun The part of a garment that covers the arm. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
    The sleeves on my coat are too long.
  2. noun A (usually tubular) covering or lining to protect a piece of machinery etc.
    This bearing requires a sleeve so the shaft will fit snugly.
  3. noun 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.
  4. noun A tattoo covering the whole arm.
  5. noun A narrow channel of water.
  6. noun Sleave; untwisted thread.
  7. noun A serving of beer smaller than a pint, typically measuring between 12 and 16 ounces.
  8. noun A long, cylindrical plastic bag of cookies or crackers, or a similar package of disposable drinking cups.

Similar words

arm muff collar shirt jacket bra boot mantle cuff covers

Often followed by

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Word family

sleeved sleeveless sleeves

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