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sleeve

/ˈslɪv/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does sleeve mean?

noun, verb

A part of a garment that covers the arm, typically extending from the shoulder to the wrist. To remove or insert something, such as a document, from a container.

Example

"She slipped her arm into the sleeve of her jacket."

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