sleeveband

/ˈslɛvbeɪnd/ or /ˈslivbænd/

Definitions

1. noun

The part of a garment, such as a shirt or jacket, that covers the sleeve.

“The designer added a decorative sleeveband to the new collection.”

2. noun

A strip of fabric used to reinforce or protect the seam of a sleeve.

“The seamstress carefully applied a sleeveband to the damaged sleeve.”

Synonyms

  • seam strip
  • sleeve reinforcement

Antonyms

  • sleeve lining
  • sleeve patch