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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of shirtsleeve form-of, plural
2. 2
   Alternative form of shirt sleeves.; Street clothes, without a jacket or special protection. plural, plural-only

   "Even though there were dangerous chemicals about, they worked in their shirtsleeves rather than hazmat suits."

3. 3
   not wearing a jacket wordnet
4. 4
   Alternative form of shirt sleeves.; Non-professional status plural, plural-only

   "(see title)"

Example

More examples

"Tom rolled up his shirtsleeves."

Related phrases

shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations

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