褪
pull off; tuck in sleeve
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
pull off; free trapped body part
Used for removing tight-fitting items from limbs or other body parts.
These socks are too tight, I can't pull them off.
She pulled down one sleeve, revealing the tattoo on her arm.
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He struggled hard to free his foot from the mud.
This sweater shrank in the wash, I can't get it off.
Please help me pull off this tight bracelet.
verb
tuck in sleeve
dialectThis is a regional dialect usage, common in northern China.
It's cold, he always tucks his hands in his sleeves while walking.
The vendor had a letter tucked in his sleeve, seemingly passing something secretly.
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He tucked his hand in his pocket looking for change.
She tucked a pen in her sleeve, pretending to listen carefully in class.
The old man tucked his hands in his sleeves and sat in the sun by the wall.