English Explanatory Dictionary

sleeveholder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A band made of fabric, elastic or coiled wire worn on the upper arm to hold the shirtsleeve up and prevent the cuff from protruding too far out of the jacket sleeve.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-sleeveholder.wav

Word forms

sleeveholder sleeveholders sleeve holder sleeve-holder

Etymology

From sleeve + holder.

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