sleever

noun

sleev·​er

ˈslēvə(r)

plural -s

1

a

: a garment worker who sews in sleeves

b

: a laundry worker who presses sleeves and neckbands of shirts on heated forms

2

: a worker who reinforces the pouring openings of paper bags

Word History

Etymology

sleeve entry 1 + -er

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