sleeves
word · lemma: sleeve
/ˈsɫivz/
sleevz
/slˈiːvz/
sleevz
Definition
The parts of a piece of clothing that cover your arms.
Usage & Nuances
Refers to clothing, usually plural ('sleeves'). Common collocations: 'short sleeves', 'long sleeves', 'roll up your sleeves' (get ready to work). Not to be confused with 'leaves' or other similar-sounding words.
Spanish: mangasPortuguese (BR): mangasPortuguese (PT): mangasChinese (Simplified): 袖子Chinese (Traditional): 袖子Hindi: आस्तीनेंArabic: أكمامBengali: হাতাRussian: рукаваJapanese: 袖Vietnamese: tay áoKorean: 소매Turkish: kolUrdu: آستینیںIndonesian: lengan baju
Example Sentences
My shirt has long sleeves.
basic
He rolled up his sleeves before washing the dishes.
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Her dress has short sleeves.
basic
The sleeves on this sweater are a bit too tight for me.
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You can recognize him by the patterned sleeves on his jacket.
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I prefer wearing T-shirts with no sleeves in the summer.
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