Sleeves, Armlets — Sleeves or armlets are made of the same material as the epitrachelion* and are worn over the sleeves of the sticharion* and fastened with loops and buttons. Although they form part of the liturgical vestments of patriarchs, bishops, and priests… … Dictionary of church terms
sleeves from one's vest — noun Something non existent; something of no value or cost. when a prosecutor dismisses some of the charges in a multi count indictment, he is giving the defendant the sleeves from his vest … Wiktionary
shirt sleeves — sleeves of a shirt; state of not wearing a jacket or a coat over the shirt … English contemporary dictionary
sleeves — slɪËv n. part of a shirt which covers the arm; protective cover or case (as for a book or record); cylinder, tubular piece (Machinery); flexible tunnel that takes passengers directly from the terminal to the airplane and vice versa … English contemporary dictionary
SLEEVES — … Useful english dictionary
Chadwicks Shrink Sleeves — is a UK based company. The company manufactures shrink sleeves and labels that are widely used in the following market sectors: Dairy, Sauces, Condiments, Chilled foods, Confectionery, Deserts and Seasoning, Energy and Sports Drinks, Soft Drinks … Wikipedia
roll up your sleeves — informal : to prepare to work hard It s time to roll up our sleeves and get the job done. Congress needs to roll up its sleeves and pass the bill now. • • • Main Entry: ↑roll roll up your sleeves see ↑roll, 1 • • • Main Entry … Useful english dictionary
roll up your sleeves — roll up (your) sleeves to prepare for hard work. After the election, the mayor rolled up his sleeves and began immediately to put his promises into action. Etymology: based on the idea that people often literally roll up their sleeves before… … New idioms dictionary
roll up sleeves — roll up (your) sleeves to prepare for hard work. After the election, the mayor rolled up his sleeves and began immediately to put his promises into action. Etymology: based on the idea that people often literally roll up their sleeves before… … New idioms dictionary
Hanging sleeves — Hanging Hang ing, a. 1. Requiring, deserving, or foreboding death by the halter. What a hanging face! Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. Suspended from above; pendent; as, hanging shelves. [1913 Webster] 3. Adapted for sustaining a hanging object; as, the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
