Word: sleeve

Associations

A sleeve is part of a garment that covers the arm. Think of it as the "arm part" of a shirt or jacket.

• Example 1: "The dress has long sleeves." Here, it refers to the part of the dress that goes over the arms.
• Example 2: "He rolled up his sleeves to get to work." In this case, "sleeves" represents preparation and effort, as rolling them up shows readiness.
• Example 3: "She found a hole in the sleeve of her shirt." Here, it indicates a physical defect in the arm covering of the shirt.

A well-known synonym for "sleeve" is "armhole." The key difference is that "sleeve" refers to the fabric covering the arm while "armhole" refers to the opening where the arm goes in.

Substitution

You can use "cuff," "arm," or "tube" depending on context:

• "Cuff": usually means the end part of a sleeve, especially around the wrist.
• "Arm": is more general and refers to the whole limb.
• "Tube": could be used in a creative context but sounds more abstract.

Deconstruction

The word "sleeve" comes from the Old English word "sliefa," which means "a covering."

• No prefixes or suffixes are present.
• The root of the word connects to the idea of covering or enclosing something.

Inquiry

• Can you think of a time when you had a favorite shirt or jacket and what the sleeves looked like?
• How do different sleeve styles change the look of a garment?
• When do you think sleeves are important for protection, such as in a work or sports uniform?