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to sleeve

to sleeve

1 5.5
To put something into a cover to protect it
  • verb
  • /sliːv/
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  • To prevent scratches, you should sleeve your important documents as soon as possible.

Examples

  • Sleeved down, the cuffs linked with fine jewelry.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • The old woman turned to Archie and watched him sleeve a butter knife, his thin brown hand taking up his glass by the stem and placing it back down in the ring of wine on the tablecloth.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • So look, all of the switches are individually sleeved just like that.

  • Before storing my baseball cards, I always sleeve them to keep them safe from damage.

  • When I bought the new game, I made sure to sleeve the cards before playing.

Synonyms

to wrap
vsto sleeve
729 1.0

To cover something by putting material around it

involves placing items into protective covers rather than winding material around them
to shroud
vsto sleeve
38 6.0

To cover something completely, often with a cloth

serves to protect items for storage rather than to conceal them from view
to encase
vsto sleeve
34 4.9

To cover something completely so nothing can get in or out

is about placing items into protective covers without implying complete sealing
to wrap up
vsto sleeve
22 3.6

Cover something completely with paper, cloth or another material to protect it

focuses on inserting items into protective covers not fully enveloping them with material
to sheet
vsto sleeve
2 7.2

To cover something with a cloth or paper

involves placing items into protective covers rather than simply laying flat layers over them
to armor
vsto sleeve
  • US
2 4.8

To put a strong protective layer on something

is focused on light storage protection using covers rather than heavy defensive materials
to slipcase
vsto sleeve
6.3

To put a book or DVD into a protective sleeve so it stays safe

is used more generally for putting items into various protective covers
to pouch
vsto sleeve
6.5

To put something into a small bag for carrying or keeping

is used for placing items into fitted protective covers not only bags
to jacketed
vsto sleeve
5.0

To cover something with a protective outer layer, for example pipes or cables

is used for inserting items into protective covers for storage rather than decoration
to capsulate
vsto sleeve
  • Specialized
8.2

To put something inside a small protective cover, often for medicine

focuses on general insertion into protective covers not technical sealed containment
to sheathe
vsto sleeve
6.5

To cover something with a protective layer, for example metal, leather or plastic

typically involves placing items into covers for storage rather than general encasement
to overwrap
vsto sleeve
4.4

To cover something with an extra layer to protect it or make it look nicer

usually describes initial insertion into a single protective cover not adding outer layers
to shrinkwrap
vsto sleeve
5.1

To wrap something tightly in thin plastic that gets smaller when heated

is about placing items into protective covers without using heat shrink techniques

Antonyms

to remove
∞ 1.5

To move something or someone away from a place

to expose
146 2.8

Make something visible by removing a cover or letting light reach it

Idioms

trick up (one's) sleeve
  • Informal
4 6.5

A secret plan kept to use as a surprise when needed

ace up one's sleeve
  • Informal
3 7.0

A hidden advantage that someone keeps to use later

to wear one's heart on one's sleeve
  • Informal
1 7.0

To show your feelings openly so other people can see them

an ace up someone's sleeve
  • Informal
5.8

A secret advantage someone keeps to use when needed

to laugh in someone's sleeve
  • Offensive
9.6

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

to laugh in one's sleeve
  • Offensive
9.5

Feel secretly pleased and make fun of someone without showing it

Compounds

long sleeve
12 1.2

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

short sleeve
7 1.0

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

record sleeve
1 3.9

A paper or cardboard cover that protects a vinyl record

dolman sleeve
8.7

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

raglan sleeve
6.2

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

to encase
34 4.9
to box
42 1.0
to sleeve
1 5.5
to wrap
729 1.0

Surface Forms

sleeve infinitive
sleeved past
sleeved past participle
sleeving present participle
sleeves third person singular

Etymology

Sleeve as a verb comes from an old word like slip meaning 'to slide', so to sleeve something is simply to slide it into a cover to protect or store it.