manchette

Noun

Meaning

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

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

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

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

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

(printing) A vertical heading within a newspaper article.

(cycling) A sleeve for the forearm, worn especially by triathletes and made of materials that reduce wind drag.

Examples

I enjoy Vargas, Manchette particularly. Source: Internet

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