sleeve

S2 W2

BrE /sliv/ AmE /sliv/

noun en → es

1 CLOTHING PART A2

the part of a coat, shirt, etc. that covers the arm

manga

  • a sleeve

Collocations shirt sleeve · coat sleeve

  • He rolled up his shirt sleeve.

    Se subió la manga de la camisa.

2 ARM PROTECTION B1

a piece of clothing that covers and protects the arm, such as a leather glove or a padded sleeve for sports

manga, protector para el brazo

  • a protective sleeve

Collocations protective sleeve · sports sleeve

  • Wear a protective sleeve to prevent injury.

    Usa una manga protectora para prevenir lesiones.

3 CONTAINER B2

a long tube or container that is used for storing, carrying, or moving liquids or gases

tubo, manguera

  • a sleeve

Collocations hose sleeve · gas sleeve

  • The fire hose was coiled around a metal sleeve.

    La manguera de incendios estaba enrollada alrededor de un tubo metálico.

4 ELECTRONICS C1

a long, thin piece of metal or plastic that connects parts inside a computer or other electronic device

placa de circuito, módulo

  • an electrical sleeve

Collocations circuit board sleeve · electronic sleeve

  • The technician installed a new circuit board sleeve.

    El técnico instaló un nuevo módulo de placa de circuito.