26984 words

gloves

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
a piece of clothing that is worn on the hand and wrist for warmth or protection, with separate parts for each finger:

Examples:

leather/woollen/rubber gloves
a pair of gloves
2
to put gloves on your hands:

Examples:

She gloved her hands to protect them from the chemicals.
3
to catch a ball when playing baseball:

Examples:

He gloved the ball, turned and threw in one motion.
4
a covering for the hand and wrist, with separate parts for the thumb and each finger, that provides warmth or protection:

Examples:

leather/rubber gloves
a pair of gloves

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