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- [sleev]
- /sliv/
- /ˈsliːvɪŋ /
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- [sleev]
- /sliv/
Definitions of sleeving word
- noun sleeving the part of a garment that covers the arm, varying in form and length but commonly tubular. 1
- noun sleeving an envelope, usually of paper, for protecting a phonograph record. 1
- noun sleeving Machinery. a tubular piece, as of metal, fitting over a rod or the like. 1
- verb with object sleeving to furnish with sleeves. 1
- verb with object sleeving Machinery. to fit with a sleeve; join or fasten by means of a sleeve. 1
- idioms sleeving have something up one's sleeve, to have a secret plan, scheme, opinion, or the like: I could tell by her sly look that she had something up her sleeve. 1
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Origin of sleeving
First appearance:
before 950 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 950; Middle English sleve, Old English slēfe (Anglian), slīefe; akin to Dutch sloof apron
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Parts of speech for Sleeving
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sleeving popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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