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sleeve

UK
/sliːv/
US
/sliv/

Translations

sleevenoun
sleeves
pl
UK
/sliːv/
US
/sliv/
The dress had long, flowing sleeves that reached her wrists.
La robe avait de longues manches fluides qui lui arrivaient aux poignets.
manchonTechnique, pour une gaine ou une pièce tubulaire.
The engineer replaced the worn-out sleeve to ensure the machine operated smoothly.
L’ingénieur a remplacé le manchon usé pour garantir le bon fonctionnement de la machine.
Additional translations
manchetteTatouage, pour une grande composition couvrant presque tout le bras.
pochettePour les disques vinyles et certains supports protecteurs.
Synonyms
armhole
enclosure
sheath
covering
cuff
sleeveverb
sleeved
Past Simple
sleeved
Past Participle
sleeving
Gerund
UK
/sliːv/
US
/sliv/
manchonnerTechnique.
The tailor will sleeve the dress to match the client's request.
Le tailleur manchonnera la robe selon la demande du client.
Synonyms
sheath
coat
jacket
slip into a sleeve
insert into a sleeve
envelop
wrap
cover
enclose
encase
sleeveadjective
UK
/sliːv/
US
/sliv/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., sleeve gastrectomy, sleeve bearing)
à manchonTechnique, pour ce qui fonctionne comme une gaine ou un tube.
The engineer fitted a sleeve bearing to reduce friction.
L’ingénieur a installé un palier à manchon pour réduire le frottement.

Definitions

sleevenoun
The part of a garment that covers the arm, or through which the arm passes or slips.
The dress had long, flowing sleeves that reached her wrists.
A protective or decorative cover for an object, often cylindrical in shape.
He placed the vinyl record back into its protective sleeve after listening.
A tube into which a rod or other fitting is inserted, often used in mechanical contexts.
The engineer replaced the worn-out sleeve to ensure the machine operated smoothly.
A large tattoo or collection of tattoos that covers most or all of a person's arm.
After months of sessions, he finally finished the full sleeve on his right arm.
sleeveverb
To provide or fit with a sleeve.
The tailor will sleeve the dress to match the client's request.
sleeveadjective
Used attributively to denote something relating to or functioning as a sleeve or tubular cover.
The engineer fitted a sleeve bearing to reduce friction.
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