sleeving

noun

sleev·​ing

ˈslēviŋ

plural -s

: a braided, knitted, woven, or extruded tube used to slip over bare or weakly insulated conductors in an electronic assembly

called also spaghetti

Word History

Etymology

sleeve entry 1 + -ing

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