Manschette
- A cuff, especially one that is part of a sleeve or a separate piece worn around the wrist. nounHe adjusted the manschette of his shirt before putting on his jacket.The tailor offered a variety of manschettes to choose from for the custom shirt.
- A protective or decorative band or covering, often used in mechanical or medical contexts. nounThe blood pressure monitor was equipped with a manschette to wrap around the patient's arm.The manschette on the pipe prevented leaks and ensured a tight seal.