sleeve
/sliːv/
noun
- The part of a piece of clothing that covers the arm.
- The jacket has long sleeves to keep your arms warm.
- His shirt has a tear in the left sleeve.
- She rolled up her sleeves to wash the dishes.
- A protective cover or holder for an object, such as a record, book, or electronic device.
- He carefully placed the vinyl record back in its sleeve.
- She stored the old photographs in a plastic sleeve to keep them clean.
- The tablet comes with a padded sleeve for protection.
- A tube-shaped part that fits over something, such as a mechanical component.
- The mechanic replaced the worn sleeve on the axle.
- The pipe has a rubber sleeve to prevent leaks.
- A metal sleeve protects the cable from damage.
verb
- To fit or cover with a sleeve.
- The technician sleeved the cable before installing it.
- We need to sleeve the pipe to prevent corrosion.
- They sleeved the wires with plastic tubing for insulation.