Sleeve ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Sleeve ( noun )

1. A part of a garment that covers the arm from shoulder to wrist.
2. A protective covering for a records or a cassette tape.
3. A part of a machine or a vehicle that encloses a moving part.
4. A part of a pipe or a cable that surrounds another object.

Origin:

Old english slīfe, slēfe, of germanic origin; related to dutch sleuf and german schlaufe.

Examples:

1. He rolled up his sleeves.
2. The record was in its sleeve.
3. The sleeve protected the cassette tape.
4. The sleeve covered the shaft of the machine.
5. The sleeve encased the cable.

(As a verb)

Sleeve ( verb )

1. A part of a garment that covers the arm from shoulder to wrist.
2. A protective covering for a records or a cassette tape.
3. A part of a machine or a vehicle that encloses a moving part.
4. A part of a pipe or a cable that surrounds another object.

Origin:

Old english slīfe, slēfe, of germanic origin; related to dutch sleuf and german schlaufe.

Examples:

1. He rolled up his sleeves.
2. The record was in its sleeve.
3. The sleeve protected the cassette tape.
4. The sleeve covered the shaft of the machine.
5. The sleeve encased the cable.