"polysleeve" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: polysleeves [plural]
Etymology: From poly- + sleeve (“protective jacket or case”). Etymology templates: {{af|en|poly-|sleeve|t2=protective jacket or case}} poly- + sleeve (“protective jacket or case”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} polysleeve (plural polysleeves)
  1. A clear plastic sleeve, usually closed on two or three sides, often used to contain CDs, trading cards, first day covers and other collectables.

Inflected forms

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