sleeves

[US]/[ˈsliːvz]/
[UK]/[ˈslivz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the part of a garment that covers the arm; a long, loose outer garment with long sleeves; the part of a garment that covers the arm; a long, loose garment with long, wide sleeves
v.to provide with sleeves; to provide with sleeves; to cover or conceal

Phrases & Collocations

roll up sleeves

long sleeves

short sleeves

sleeves rolled

push sleeves

sleeves down

sleeves up

sleeves undone

sleeves tucked

sleeves loose

Example Sentences

she rolled up her sleeves and started cleaning the kitchen.

he adjusted his sleeves as they were too long.

the bride's wedding dress had long, flowing sleeves.

he wiped his brow with the sleeves of his shirt.

the tailor measured her arm to determine sleeve length.

he peeked at her over the sleeves of his coat.

the sleeves of the jacket were made of soft flannel.

she tucked her sleeves into her gloves to keep warm.

the magician pulled a rabbit from his sleeves.

he had a pen tucked into the sleeve of his blazer.

the shirt's sleeves were cuffed neatly at the wrists.

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