noun Download 🔗Share The part of a garment that covers the arm. Examples : "Here are a few options, ordered from simplest to a bit more descriptive: * She rolled up her sleeves to wash the dishes. * The girl's shirt has long sleeves. * He pushed the sleeves of his sweater up to his elbows. " appearance wear part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A (usually tubular) covering or lining to protect a piece of machinery etc. Examples : "The mechanic installed protective sleeves around the hydraulic hoses on the machine to prevent them from bursting. " machine part item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The record player manual included a detailed sleeves that described how to care for the vinyl albums. " art media music item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A tattoo covering the whole arm. Examples : "Maria's sleeves are colorful and tell a story about her life. " appearance style body art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A narrow channel of water. Examples : "The fishing boat navigated the narrow sleeves between the small islands, searching for a good spot to cast its nets. " geography nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Sleave; untwisted thread. Examples : "The old fabric was falling apart, revealing sleeves of loose, untwisted thread hanging from the seam. " material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A serving of beer measuring between 14 and 16 ounces. Examples : ""After work, we ordered two sleeves of beer at the pub." " drink amount Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A long, cylindrical plastic bag of cookies or crackers. Examples : "My daughter finished two sleeves of cookies while watching cartoons this morning. " food item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A double tube of copper into which the ends of bare wires are pushed so that when the tube is twisted an electrical connection is made. The joint thus made is called a McIntire joint. Examples : "The electrician used copper sleeves to securely connect the wires, ensuring a reliable McIntire joint for the new lighting fixture. " technology electronics utility electric machine technical industry device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To fit a sleeve to Examples : "The seamstress carefully sleeves each dress, ensuring a perfect fit. " wear style material appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (magic tricks) To hide something up one's sleeve. Examples : "The magician sleeved the coin during his performance, making it disappear from his hand. " entertainment action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading