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cap sleeve Definition

cap sleeve

noun

a very short sleeve on a woman's dress, blouse, etc., fashioned by lengthening only the outer shoulder area of the garment to form a caplike extension

cap sleeve Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • short: Collarless shirtwaister style dress with squared neckline, short cap sleeves, darted bust and nipped waist.

Modifies a noun

  • T-shirt: He loves the Bee Gees, hates physical exercise and spends a lot of time wearing cap sleeve T-shirts and strutting!