(informal) The gum that builds up in the eye; sleep, gound.

A fairy tale originally titled La Belle au bois dormant by Charles Perrault. / The main character in this story, who is in unbroken slumber under a magical spell, awaiting the kiss of a prince.

Alternative form of sleeping beauty (Oxalis corniculata).

The part of a garment that covers the arm. / A (usually tubular) covering or lining to protect a piece of machinery etc.

(transitive) To fit and attach a sleeve to an upper garment (e.g. to a shirt, blouse, sweater, jacket, coat, etc.) or to a folder. / (magic tricks) To hide something up one's sleeve.

The stage of sleep during which most brain activity and dreams occur, characterised by rapid eye movement (REM).

(chiefly US) Pellets of ice made of mostly frozen raindrops or refrozen melted snowflakes. / (chiefly UK, Ireland, New England) Precipitation in the form of a mixture of rain and snow.

(impersonal, of the weather) To be in a state in which sleet is falling.

Having an even, smooth surface; smooth / Glossy. / Not rough or harsh. / Slim and streamlined; not plump, thick, or stocky. / Of stock animals, healthy, well-fed and well-groomed; in good condition.

(dated) With ease and dexterity.