Definitions

1. noun

a part of a garment that covers the arm, typically extending from the shoulder to the wrist.

“She wore a long sleeve shirt to protect her from the sun.”

2. verb

to remove the sleeve of something, typically a bottle or a cylinder.

“You need to sleeve the pipe before installing it.”

3. verb

to enclose something in a sleeve, typically to protect it during transport.

“The fragile electronics were sleeved in foam for shipping.”

4. noun

the protective covering of a cartridge or a bullet.

“The rifle’s sleeve was damaged and needed to be replaced.”

5. noun

a sleeve of bread, especially one that has been cooked in a steam oven.

“The Italian restaurant served a warm sleeve of garlic bread with the meal.”