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    Sleeve

    /sliːv/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A part of a garment that covers the arm.
    She rolled up her sleeves before starting to work in the garden.
    A protective cover or casing for an object.
    He kept the vinyl record in its protective sleeve.
    A long, narrow covering for a guide or the like, often used to hold or encase something.
    The documents were placed in a sleeve to keep them organized.
    verb
    To provide or cover with a sleeve.
    He decided to sleeve the new wires to prevent wear and tear.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'sleeve', from Old English 'slēfa'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sleeve of a jacket:
    The part of a jacket that covers the arm.
    sleeve tattoo:
    A large tattoo that covers most of a person's arm.
    pulling something out of your sleeve:
    To produce something unexpectedly or as a surprise.

    Related Words

    long sleeve
    A sleeve that extends fully to the wrist.
    short sleeve
    A sleeve that extends to the bicep or shoulder.

    Slang Meanings

    To have a hidden advantage or trick up one's sleeve.
    He always has a few tricks up his sleeve for tough negotiations.
    Sleeve as a term in tattoo culture referring to a tattoo that covers the entire arm.
    She's been working on her sleeve for over a year now.