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My sleeve got wet in the rain.
What does Sleeve mean?
the arm part of clothing.
Dictionary definition
The part of clothing that covers an arm.
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The jacket sleeve was too long for his arm.
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The costume designer added a bright pattern to each sleeve.
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What does sleeve mean?
Sleeve means the arm part of clothing.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to sleeve?
Arm covering is close in meaning to sleeve in this context.
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Collar contrasts with sleeve in this context.
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MeaningSleeve means the arm part of clothing.
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Synonyms
Words like Sleeve
arm coveringClose in meaning when sleeve means the arm part of clothing.
garment partClose in meaning when sleeve means the arm part of clothing.
cuff areaClose in meaning when sleeve means the arm part of clothing.
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Sleeve word family
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sleeve
noun
sleeves
Plural form of sleeve when used as a countable noun.
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