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Sleeve

noun

/sliːv/

Meaning

the part of a garment that covers the arm

She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.

The shirt has long sleeves to protect from the sun.

arm covering, cuff, armhole, sleeve part

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arm covering, cuff, armhole

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arm covering, sleeve part

sleeveless, bare arm, armhole

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sleeveless, bare arm

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sleeveless, armhole

long sleeve, short sleeve, roll up sleeves

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long sleeve, short sleeve, roll up sleeves

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long sleeve, short sleeve, roll up sleeves

a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock

The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.

Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.

laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort

a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck

The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.