raglan

adjective/ˈræɡlən/

Frequency rank: #19,047 most common English word

Meaning

A style of sleeve that extends in one piece to the collar, with no shoulder seam.

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Example sentence

She bought raglan sleeves on her new sweater because they give more shoulder room.

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