Main Entry:: sleeve
Pronunciation:: \ˈslēv\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Middle English sleve, from Old English slīefe; perhaps akin to Old English slēfan to slip (clothes) on, slūpan to slip, Old High German sliofan, Latin lubricus slippery
Date:: before 12th century

1 a: a part of a garment covering an arm b: sleevelet2 a: a tubular part (as a hollow axle or a bushing) designed to fit over another part b: an open-ended flat or tubular packaging or cover ; especially : jacket 3c(2)

— sleeved

\ˈslēvd\ adjective

— sleeve·less

\ˈslēv-ləs\ adjective

— on one's sleeve

: in an honest and open manner —used with wear<wears his emotions on his sleeve>

— up one's sleeve

: held secretly in reserve <has a few tricks up her sleeve>

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