Sleeve
noun
The part of a piece of clothing that covers some or all of the arm.
He rolled up his sleeves to wash the dishes.
Often appears as...
- roll up one's sleeves
- short sleeve
noun
A protective covering for something, especially a record, with information or decoration on it.
The album comes with a beautiful sleeve with lyrics inside.
Often appears as...
- album sleeve
- record sleeve
noun
A tube of fabric sewn into a garment to hold the elastic or ribbon of a drawstring.
The biggest feature of this dress is its balloon sleeve.
Often appears as...
- balloon sleeve
- bell sleeve
noun
A situation where something secret is revealed or expressed openly.
She wears her heart on her sleeve, always sharing her feelings with others.
Often appears as...
- wear heart on one's sleeve
- one's sleeve
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Idiomatic
noun
A cylinder-shaped piece, usually of metal, which is put inside a tube or pipe to make it wider, or to replace a part.
To avoid unnecessary friction, make sure you install the sleeve correctly.
Often appears as...
- protective sleeve
- inner sleeve
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Technical
Technical
noun
The part of a piece of clothing that covers some or all of the arm.
He rolled up his sleeves to wash the dishes.
Often appears as...
- roll up one's sleeves
- short sleeve
noun
A protective covering for something, especially a record, with information or decoration on it.
The album comes with a beautiful sleeve with lyrics inside.
Often appears as...
- album sleeve
- record sleeve
noun
A tube of fabric sewn into a garment to hold the elastic or ribbon of a drawstring.
The biggest feature of this dress is its balloon sleeve.
Often appears as...
- balloon sleeve
- bell sleeve
noun
A situation where something secret is revealed or expressed openly.
She wears her heart on her sleeve, always sharing her feelings with others.
Often appears as...
- wear heart on one's sleeve
- one's sleeve
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A cylinder-shaped piece, usually of metal, which is put inside a tube or pipe to make it wider, or to replace a part.
To avoid unnecessary friction, make sure you install the sleeve correctly.
Often appears as...
- protective sleeve
- inner sleeve
Usage tips
Technical
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Terms
Sleeve lengths vary and are often styled for fashion, such as 'cap sleeves' for short, 'bell sleeves' for flared.
I love the bell sleeves on your blouse; they add such a dramatic flair.
Pro Tip 2/3Action Phrase
'Roll up one's sleeves' means to prepare for hard work, symbolizing a dedicated effort.
Let's roll up our sleeves and finish this project tonight.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Usage
The phrase 'to have something up your sleeve' means to have a secret plan or idea.
Don't worry, I have a few tricks up my sleeve to deal with this issue.
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How to control someone...
I need you to stick out your arm for science, roll up your sleeve a bit, So what I'm going to do, I'm putting electrodes on your arm, and you're probably wondering, I just said I'm going to record from your brain, what am I doing with your arm? Well, you have about 80 billion neurons inside your brain right now. They're sending electrical messages back and forth, and chemical messages.
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Aretha Franklin Finds...
You know, I've launched a few careers. Atlantic records and me, we roll up our sleeves, and we dig deep. This contract with Columbia is almost up. What she does after that, that's her call. Columbia's had a good run. But music's changing. You got to stay ahead of it, or you're gonna get left behind.
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My descent into...
And I decided I needed to suffer under the weight of my past, because for five years I had tried to outrun it. I'd tried to make new friends and cover my tattoos with long sleeves, and I wouldn't admit it because I was afraid of being judged the same way I had judged other people.
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How to Raise Successful...
still waiting for a checklist, but it doesn't exist, and more importantly, lacking the impulse, the instinct to roll up their sleeves and pitch in and look around and wonder, how can I be useful to my colleagues? How can I anticipate a few steps ahead to what my boss might need?
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The tale of the boy who...
Without warning, the boy’s world appeared to shrink. The devil’s grandmother lifted him into the folds of her sleeve, and welcomed her grandson. The old woman set to work, lavishing the devil with food and drink.
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The building of...
because he never was afraid to roll up his sleeves and go to work he was on the jobsite almost every single day taking on each new challenged in a unique way and for me it's been a pleasure to understand the
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Poverty isn't a lack of...
Now, those words are every bit as resonant today. The big question is, of What can be done? Modern economists have a few solutions up their sleeves. We could help the poor with their paperwork
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Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
they smother their prey but the slug has a trick up its sleeve it may be slow but it's well protected
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Best of Tiny Animals PIPE...
they smother their prey but the slug has a trick up its sleeve it may be slow but it's well protected
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Ants Devour Slug Alive!...
they smother their prey but the slug has a trick up its sleeve it may be slow but it's well protected
Video examples
How to control someone...
I need you to stick out your arm for science, roll up your sleeve a bit, So what I'm going to do, I'm putting electrodes on your arm, and you're probably wondering, I just said I'm going to record from your brain, what am I doing with your arm? Well, you have about 80 billion neurons inside your brain right now. They're sending electrical messages back and forth, and chemical messages.
Video examples
Aretha Franklin Finds...
You know, I've launched a few careers. Atlantic records and me, we roll up our sleeves, and we dig deep. This contract with Columbia is almost up. What she does after that, that's her call. Columbia's had a good run. But music's changing. You got to stay ahead of it, or you're gonna get left behind.
Video examples
My descent into...
And I decided I needed to suffer under the weight of my past, because for five years I had tried to outrun it. I'd tried to make new friends and cover my tattoos with long sleeves, and I wouldn't admit it because I was afraid of being judged the same way I had judged other people.
Video examples
How to Raise Successful...
still waiting for a checklist, but it doesn't exist, and more importantly, lacking the impulse, the instinct to roll up their sleeves and pitch in and look around and wonder, how can I be useful to my colleagues? How can I anticipate a few steps ahead to what my boss might need?
Video examples
The tale of the boy who...
Without warning, the boy’s world appeared to shrink. The devil’s grandmother lifted him into the folds of her sleeve, and welcomed her grandson. The old woman set to work, lavishing the devil with food and drink.
Video examples
The building of...
because he never was afraid to roll up his sleeves and go to work he was on the jobsite almost every single day taking on each new challenged in a unique way and for me it's been a pleasure to understand the
Video examples
Poverty isn't a lack of...
Now, those words are every bit as resonant today. The big question is, of What can be done? Modern economists have a few solutions up their sleeves. We could help the poor with their paperwork
Video examples
Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
they smother their prey but the slug has a trick up its sleeve it may be slow but it's well protected
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Best of Tiny Animals PIPE...
they smother their prey but the slug has a trick up its sleeve it may be slow but it's well protected
Video examples
Ants Devour Slug Alive!...
they smother their prey but the slug has a trick up its sleeve it may be slow but it's well protected
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Quote examples
Jesse Williams
American Actor
That's why the role that I have on 'Grey's Anatomy' is important to me, because it's a human being. He doesn't have to wear race on his sleeve; he doesn't even have to talk about it. We just lead by our actions.
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Nikki Bella
American Athlete
There's something sexy about a man or a woman when they have definition in their shoulders and their arms. When I'm at a restaurant, whether it's a man in a sleeveless top or a woman, I can't help but look.
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Jay Reatard
American Musician
During the writing process, I tend not to listen to too much music. I obviously wear a lot of influences on my sleeve, but if I was listening to too many records, I would turn into too much of a monkey.
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Eric Whitacre
American Composer
People in chorus tends to be much more emotional or at least wear their hearts on their sleeve. They are generally the kind to hold hands and cry. It's just a different personality type.
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Jo Koy
American Comedian
Everything I put on stage is real; that's what my life is. My emotions - I wear them on my sleeve. I'm definitely putting my heart out there when I'm on stage.
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Ernie Isley
American Musician
You get to the point in life where you realize you have to roll up your sleeves, deal with the consequences of what happens, and carry your own weight.
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Rex Orange County
English Musician
I wear my musical heart on my sleeve and show all my influences off. I'm happy for someone to point out that my song sounds like someone else's.
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Halsey
American Musician
I wear my personality on my sleeve, for sure, and my look is constantly changing because so am I.
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Jason Sehorn
Rarely will you find a photo of me in the NFL without long sleeves.
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Joseph Brodsky
American Poet
Life has a great deal up its sleeve.
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Jesse Williams
American Actor
That's why the role that I have on 'Grey's Anatomy' is important to me, because it's a human being. He doesn't have to wear race on his sleeve; he doesn't even have to talk about it. We just lead by our actions.
Quote examples
Nikki Bella
American Athlete
There's something sexy about a man or a woman when they have definition in their shoulders and their arms. When I'm at a restaurant, whether it's a man in a sleeveless top or a woman, I can't help but look.
Quote examples
Jay Reatard
American Musician
During the writing process, I tend not to listen to too much music. I obviously wear a lot of influences on my sleeve, but if I was listening to too many records, I would turn into too much of a monkey.
Quote examples
Eric Whitacre
American Composer
People in chorus tends to be much more emotional or at least wear their hearts on their sleeve. They are generally the kind to hold hands and cry. It's just a different personality type.
Quote examples
Jo Koy
American Comedian
Everything I put on stage is real; that's what my life is. My emotions - I wear them on my sleeve. I'm definitely putting my heart out there when I'm on stage.
Quote examples
Ernie Isley
American Musician
You get to the point in life where you realize you have to roll up your sleeves, deal with the consequences of what happens, and carry your own weight.
Quote examples
Rex Orange County
English Musician
I wear my musical heart on my sleeve and show all my influences off. I'm happy for someone to point out that my song sounds like someone else's.
Quote examples
Halsey
American Musician
I wear my personality on my sleeve, for sure, and my look is constantly changing because so am I.
Quote examples
Jason Sehorn
Rarely will you find a photo of me in the NFL without long sleeves.
Quote examples
Joseph Brodsky
American Poet
Life has a great deal up its sleeve.
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