set-in sleeve
1set-in sleeve — (s[e^]t [i^]n sl[=e]v ), n. A sleeve joined to the body of a garment by a seam starting at the edge of the shoulder and continuing around the armhole. Contrasted to a {raglan sleeve}. [PJC] …
2set-in sleeve — a sleeve joined to the body of a garment at the shoulder and having a seam at that juncture. Cf. raglan sleeve. [1965 70] * * * …
3set-in sleeve — a sleeve joined to the body of a garment at the shoulder and having a seam at that juncture. Cf. raglan sleeve. [1965 70] …
4set-in — [set′in΄] adj. made as a separate unit to fit within another part [a set in sleeve] …
5Sleeve — other|Sleeve (disambiguation)Sleeve (O. Eng. slieve , or slyf , a word allied to slip , cf. Dutch sloof ) is that part of a garment which covers the arm, or through which the arm passes or slips. The pattern of the sleeve is one of the… …
6set-in — set′ in adj. 1) made separately and placed within another unit: set in closets[/ex] 2) clo (of a sleeve) joined to the body of a garment at the shoulder and having a seam at that juncture • Etymology: 1525–35 …
7Sleeve valve — The sleeve valve is a type of valve mechanism for piston engines, distinct from the more common poppet valve. They saw use in some pre World War II luxury cars, sports cars, the Willys Knight car and light truck, and saw substantial use in… …
8Set — 1. v. (setting; past and past part. set) 1 tr. put, lay, or stand (a thing) in a certain position or location (set it on the table; set it upright). 2 tr. (foll. by to) apply (one thing) to (another) (set pen to paper). 3 tr. a fix ready or in… …
9set — 1. v. (setting; past and past part. set) 1 tr. put, lay, or stand (a thing) in a certain position or location (set it on the table; set it upright). 2 tr. (foll. by to) apply (one thing) to (another) (set pen to paper). 3 tr. a fix ready or in… …
10set — set1 verb (sets, setting; past and past participle set) 1》 put, lay, or stand (something) in a specified place or position. ↘(be set) be situated in a specified place or position. ↘represent (a story) as happening at a specified time or… …