1. the parts of a garment that cover the arms
Usage: plural of sleeve
2. tubular coverings or casings that fit around something
Usage: technical

Examples

• She rolled up her sleeves before washing the dishes.
• The shirt has long sleeves to protect from the sun.
• His jacket sleeves were too short for his arms.
• The mechanic used protective sleeves on the cables.
• She prefers short sleeves in summer weather.
• The sleeves of her sweater got caught in the door.
• He bought plastic sleeves to protect his baseball cards.