Definition of sleeve

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Sleeve (n.) A narrow channel of water.

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Weeper :: Weeper (n.) A white band or border worn on the sleeve as a badge of mourning.
Cubital :: Cubital (n.) A sleeve covering the arm from the elbow to the hand.
Stick :: Stick (n.) To fasten, attach, or cause to remain, by thrusting in; hence, also, to adorn or deck with things fastened on as by piercing; as, to stick a pin on the sleeve..
Twitch :: Twitch (v. t.) To pull with a sudden jerk; to pluck with a short, quick motion; to snatch; as, to twitch one by the sleeve; to twitch a thing out of another's hand; to twitch off clusters of grapes..
Cuff :: Cuff (n.) Any ornamental appendage at the wrist, whether attached to the sleeve of the garment or separate; especially, in modern times, such an appendage of starched linen, or a substitute for it of paper, or the like..
Dalmatic :: Dalmatic (n.) A vestment with wide sleeves, and with two stripes, worn at Mass by deacons, and by bishops at pontifical Mass; -- imitated from a dress originally worn in Dalmatia..
Caftan :: Caftan (n.) A garment worn throughout the Levant, consisting of a long gown with sleeves reaching below the hands. It is generally fastened by a belt or sash..
Sea Gown :: Sea gown () A gown or frock with short sleeves, formerly worn by mariners..
Scapulary :: Scapulary (n.) A loose sleeveless vestment falling in front and behind, worn by certain religious orders and devout persons..
Cape :: Cape (n.) A sleeveless garment or part of a garment, hanging from the neck over the back, arms, and shoulders, but not reaching below the hips. See Cloak..
Hauberk :: Hauberk (v. t.) A coat of mail; especially, the long coat of mail of the European Middle Ages, as contrasted with the habergeon, which is shorter and sometimes sleeveless. By old writers it is often used synonymously with habergeon. See Habergeon..
Sack :: Sack (n.) Originally, a loosely hanging garment for women, worn like a cloak about the shoulders, and serving as a decorative appendage to the gown; now, an outer garment with sleeves, worn by women; as, a dressing sack..
Sleevefish :: Sleevefish (n.) A squid.
Sleevehand :: Sleevehand (n.) The part of a sleeve nearest the hand; a cuff or wristband.
Sleeveless :: Sleeveless (a.) Wanting a cover, pretext, or palliation; unreasonable; profitless; bootless; useless..
Sleeve :: Sleeve (n.) See Sleave, untwisted thread..
Slashed :: Slashed (a.) Marked or cut with a slash or slashes; deeply gashed; especially, having long, narrow openings, as a sleeve or other part of a garment, to show rich lining or under vesture..
Lawm :: Lawm (n.) A very fine linen (or sometimes cotton) fabric with a rather open texture. Lawn is used for the sleeves of a bishop's official dress in the English Church, and, figuratively, stands for the office itself..
Chimere :: Chimere (n.) The upper robe worn by a bishop, to which lawn sleeves are usually attached..
Dolman :: Dolman (n.) A long robe or outer garment, with long sleeves, worn by the Turks..
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