Glove
/ɡlʌv/
The meaning and definition of Glove, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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An item of clothing other than a mitten, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers.
“I wore gloves to keep my hands warm.”
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The ability to catch a hit ball.
“Frederico had a great glove, but he couldn't hit a curveball, so he never broke into the pros.”
verb
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To catch the ball in a baseball mitt.
“He gloved the line drive for the third out.”
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To put a glove or gloves on.
“Maxwell gloved his hand so that he wouldn't leave fingerprints, then pulled the trigger.”
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