A double tube of copper, in section like the figure 8, into which the ends of bare wires are pushed so that when the tube is twisted an electrical connection is made. The joint thus made is called a McIntire joint.
a tube of material that suspends the prosthesis, by sticking to the socket and thigh
The plastic jacket on the shaft of the oar upon which is mounted a button, used to secure the blade to the oarlock.
the arm of shirt or jacket .
The steel tube into which the glass filler is inserted to form the traditional vacuum bottle (thermos). For character kits, the sleeve is usually lithographed with the same theme as the lunch box.
The hollow metal tube fit over the bar on most exercise barbell and dumbbell sets. This sleeve makes it easier for the bar to rotate in your hands as you do an exercise. Spotters - Training partners who stand by to act as safety helpers when you perform such heavy exercises as squats and bench presses. If you get stuck under the weight or begin to lose control of it, spotters can rescue you and prevent needless injuries.
A braided, knitted or woven tube used over wires or components as insulation tubing. Also called sleeving.
a tube of fabric that is sewn within the binding and hand stitched down along the other edge
a tube of material that also surrounds the lash
a tube of fabric sewn to the top edge of the back of a quilt to slide a pole through for hanging the quilt.
A sleeve on a quilt is a tube sewn on the top back of the quilt to be able to hang the quilt from a dowel. This sleeve is required for entry in most quilt shows.
Clear plastic loose covering to protect dust jacket
A tube of material along the hoist of a flag through which the staff is inserted, used especially for a parade flag or colour.
The wide section of plastic on the oar shaft that fits precisely in the oarlock and guides the oar into the feather and square position.
Plastic tube on the oar, under the button, that protects against wear in the oarlock
A paperboard jacket that fits over the four sides (top, bottom, and two parallel sides) of a letter tray in order to keep the mail inside the tray from falling out.
A tube of material along the hoist of a flag through which the staff or halyard is inserted.
Tube with both ends open. It could be plain or wrapped.
Protective material along the pivot point of the oar shaft.
Part of a barbell. A hollow tube that slides over the bar and is often scored to provide a better grip. Spotter Someone who stands nearby to assist you when performing an exercise.
tube that surrounds another part.