glove
/ɡlʌv/
noun
- A covering for the hand, typically with separate sections for each finger and the thumb, worn for warmth, protection, or fashion.
- The baseball player caught the ball with his leather glove.
- He bought a new pair of gloves for the winter hike.
- She put on a warm glove before going outside in the snow.
- A padded covering for the hand used in sports such as boxing or baseball.
- He oiled his baseball glove to keep the leather soft.
- The boxer pulled on his glove before entering the ring.
- The goalie's glove has extra padding to stop hard shots.
Synonyms
verb
- To put on or cover with a glove.
- He gloved his right hand to protect the bandage.
- She gloved her hands before handling the chemicals.
- The surgeon gloved up before the operation.