Noun: sleeve sleev
- The part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
"She rolled up her sleeves before washing the dishes";
- arm
- Small case into which an object fits
"He slipped the CD into its protective sleeve"
Sounds like: sleave
Derived forms: sleeves
Type of: case, cloth covering
Part of: garment
Encyclopedia: Sleeve