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sleeve

sleeve

32 2.7
A cover that protects things like records or cables
  • noun
  • /sliːv/
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  • For the first class, we used the authentic documents in protective sleeves but later changed to colored copies.
  • protective sleeves
  • plastic sleeves
  • rubber sleeve

Then it comes in a plastic sleeve with her face on it.

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Examples

  • Just a simple paper sleeve over a plain black box.

  • This is actually a really cool little laptop sleeve and it has our laptop.

  • I just had to get a new sleeve, a white one.

  • Then it comes in a plastic sleeve with her face on it.

  • Now one thing for this is I want a sleeve for the battery.

  • The protective sleeve device was then placed before the placement of the guide wire.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Depending on the health status of the animals, protective sleeves may also be necessary.

    Academic text (2010)
  • His rural mailbox and a newspaper sleeve were mounted on posts alongside the pavement.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • The record came in a beautiful album with a colorful sleeve featuring the band's logo.

  • She slid the important documents into a protective sleeve to keep them safe from damage.

Synonyms

case
vssleeve
1.0

A box or container for holding and carrying things like bottles

is a narrow slip on enclosure rather than a full container or box
cover
vssleeve
571 1.0

A thing like a lid or blanket that lies over something to keep it safe

is specifically a fitted enclosure objects slide into for close protection
holder
vssleeve
73 1.4

A thing that holds or supports other objects, like a pen stand

is a close enclosing form meant to surround and contain the object
jacket
vssleeve
69 3.9

An outer covering that protects or decorates objects like bullets

is a fitted enclosing form that focuses on holding things inside snugly
wrapper
vssleeve
58 1.0

A piece of paper or plastic that covers things such as food

is a shaped enclosure for larger objects rather than a small single wrap
casing
vssleeve
45 3.0

An outer cover that protects things like a tire from damage

is a fitted enclosure mainly meant to receive an object by sliding on
wrapping
vssleeve
45 1.0

Material used to cover and protect something, like a bandage or gift paper

is a shaped enclosure that an item fits into rather than being wrapped around
covering
vssleeve
12 1.1

A thing placed over something to protect or hide it

is a fitted form meant to receive an object rather than a simple layer
protective cover
vssleeve
1 2.7

An object placed over something to keep it safe from damage

is a close fitting enclosure that objects slide into rather than just shield
record sleeve
vssleeve
1 3.9

A paper or cardboard cover that protects a vinyl record

is a fitted enclosing case used for many objects that slip inside
record cover
vssleeve
3.0

A cardboard or paper sleeve that protects a vinyl record

is a close fitting enclosure made for objects to slide into
record jacket
vssleeve
5.3

A cover for a vinyl record that protects it and shows the album art

is a general fitted enclosure rather than one made only for discs
3.2

Something you put over a thing to keep it safe from damage

is a fitted enclosing case created to hold an object inside for protection

Idioms

4 6.5

A secret plan kept to use as a surprise when needed

3 7.0

A hidden advantage that someone keeps to use later

To show your feelings openly so other people can see them

A secret advantage someone keeps to use when needed

To secretly find someone else's mistake funny without showing it

9.5

Feel secretly pleased and make fun of someone without showing it

Compounds

12 1.2

The part of a shirt or dress that covers the arm to the wrist

7 1.0

A sleeve that goes from the shoulder to just above the elbow

A paper or cardboard cover that protects a vinyl record

A sleeve with a very wide armhole and a tight wrist cuff that drapes over the upper arm

air-sleeve
  • Specialized
8.9

A cone of cloth on a pole that shows wind direction, often at airports

A sleeve that goes to the collar in one piece with a slanted seam from the armpit to the neck

wind sleeve
  • Specialized
7.2

A cloth cone on a pole that shows wind direction and strength

How Protective

sheath
  • Specialized
8 4.3
case
1.0
sleeve
32 2.7
cover
571 1.0
wrapper
58 1.0

Surface Forms

sleeve singular
sleeves plural

Etymology

Sleeve for a record or DVD uses the same idea: the name comes from an old word like slip meaning 'to slide', so you can remember it as the cover you slide the disc or record into for protection.