sleeve — the part of a garment that covers the arm
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the part of a garment that covers the arm
Pronunciation (IPA): /sliːv/
Example Sentences
- My cat got stuck in my sweater sleeve and looked like a furry torpedo.
- The magician pulled a rabbit out of his sleeve, but I was hoping for pizza.
- She always has a trick up her sleeve for difficult situations.
sleeve
NOUN[/sliːv/]
the part of a garment that covers the arm
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Sleeve derives from Old English slīef, originally denoting the sleeve of a garment. Over time, the term extended metaphorically to refer to any protective covering or tubular sheath, reflecting the garment's structural function.
Breakdown
The word evolved directly from Old English slīef, with no distinct morphological breakdown. The form underwent regular phonetic shift from Old English to Middle and Modern English, with the long vowel slīef developing into the modern sleeve pronunciation and spelling.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat got stuck in my sweater sleeve and looked like a furry torpedo.”
“The magician pulled a rabbit out of his sleeve, but I was hoping for pizza.”
“She always has a trick up her sleeve for difficult situations.”
“The record sleeve was damaged, but the vinyl was in perfect condition.”
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