manchette

UK /mɒ̃ˈʃɛt/ US /mɑnˈʃɛt/
noun 5

Definitions

noun

1

An ornamental trimming round the lower part of a sleeve, or a ruffle (of hair, etc.) of similar appearance.

2

A sheath of microtubules which surrounds and extends tailwards from the nucleus of developing spermatids.

3

A special glove cover worn by fencers, specifically sabreurs, on their weapon hand.

4

A paper frill attached to the exposed end of a bone of a cooked piece of meat.

5

An upholstered arm on a wooden-frame chair like a bergère or fauteuil.

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