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gloves

  • plural
    of glove.
    glove
    noun
    a covering for the hand made with a separate sheath for each finger and for the thumb.
  • present tense form
    of glove (3rd person singular).
    glove
    noun
    a covering for the hand made with a separate sheath for each finger and for the thumb.

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In this work, however, the researchers demonstrated that weft knitting, the same industrial method commonly used to produce hats and gloves, can create complex curved structures using yarn alone.

From Science Daily Sep. 4, 2026

Wong struck early to dismiss Alice Tector for 11 with assistance from a fine one-handed catch from Capsey, who is deputising for Amy Jones as wicketkeeper and showed promised with the gloves.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

He said the UN health agency had delivered surgical masks and gloves and body bags to Nepal.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

Umpire Allahuddien Paleker officiated in gloves, while England's backroom staff huddled on the dressing room balcony in thick coats.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

We didn’t have ball gloves, so you heard the smack of the ball in the heel of the hand.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck