👕sleeve

noun
/sliːv/

Meaning

the part of a garment that covers all or part of the arm
the part of a garment that covers the arm

Example Sentences

He rolled up his sleeves before starting the work.

She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.

The shirt has long sleeves to protect from the sun.

Example Expressions

wear your heart on your sleeve

Synonyms

arm, cuff, covering, garment part, arm covering, armhole, sleeve part
Entry 1
arm, cuff, covering, garment part
Entry 2
arm covering, cuff, armhole
Entry 3
arm covering, sleeve part

Antonyms

bare arm, sleeveless, armhole
Entry 1
bare arm, sleeveless
Entry 2
sleeveless, bare arm
Entry 3
sleeveless, armhole

Collocations

long sleeve, short sleeve, shirt sleeve, roll up sleeves
Entry 1
long sleeve, short sleeve, shirt sleeve, roll up sleeves
Entry 2
long sleeve, short sleeve, roll up sleeves
Entry 3
long sleeve, short sleeve, roll up sleeves

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