sleeve

  1. Noun.  The part of a garment that covers the arm. (defdate, from 10th c.) .
  2. Noun.  A (usually tubular) covering or lining to protect a piece of machinery etc. (defdate, from 19th c.) .
  3. Noun.  A protective jacket or case, especially for a record, containing art and information about the contents; also the analogous leaflet found in a packaged CD. (defdate, from 20th c.) .
  4. Verb.  (transitive) to fit a sleeve to.

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