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sleeve

/sliːv/

/sliv/

sleevenoun

sleeves

/sliːv/

/sliv/

Translations

рукав

The sleeve of his shirt was torn.

Рукав его рубашки был порван.

обложка

The album's sleeve was designed by a famous artist.

Обложка альбома была разработана известным художником.

Additional translations

втулка

муфта

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

sleeveverb

sleeved

Past Simple

sleeved

Past Participle

sleeving

Gerund

/sliːv/

/sliv/

Translations

вшивать

The tailor will sleeve the dress to fit your arms perfectly.

Портной вшьет платье, чтобы оно идеально подходило к вашим рукам.

Definitions

To provide or fit with a sleeve.

The tailor will sleeve the dress to match the client's request.

Synonyms

sheath

coat

jacket

slip into a sleeve

insert into a sleeve

sleeveadjective

/sliːv/

/sliv/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., sleeve gastrectomy, sleeve bearing)

Definitions

Used attributively to denote something relating to or functioning as a sleeve or tubular cover.

The engineer fitted a sleeve bearing to reduce friction.