glove

[gluhv]

noun

1. a covering for the hand made with a separate sheath for each finger and for the thumb.

2. boxing glove.

3. baseball glove.

4. gauntlet.

verb (used with object)

gloved, gloving 

1. to cover with or as if with a glove; provide with gloves.

2. to serve as a glove for.

glove

/ ɡlʌv /

noun

1. (often plural) a shaped covering for the hand with individual sheaths for the fingers and thumb, made of leather, fabric, etc See also gauntlet 1

2. any of various large protective hand covers worn in sports, such as a boxing glove

3. informal,  in an intimate relationship or close association

4. informal,  to treat with extreme care

5. informal,  (of a dispute, argument, etc) conducted mercilessly and in earnest, with no reservations

verb

1. (tr; usually passive) to cover or provide with or as if with gloves

Other Word Forms

• gloved adjective
• gloveless adjective
• glovelike adjective
• ungloved adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of glove¹

before 900; Middle English; Old English glōf; cognate with Old Norse glōfi

Word History and Origins

Origin of glove¹

Old English glōfe; related to Old Norse glōfi

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. throw down the glove. gauntlet.

2. handle with kid gloves. kid gloves.

3. hand and glove. hand.

4. take up the glove. gauntlet.

see fit like a glove; hand in glove; handle with kid gloves; hang up (one's gloves); with the gloves off.

Example Sentences

Pilcher was working last June when one of these recent recruits was electrocuted while working on high-voltage overhead lights, from a scissor lift, without gloves or other required safety equipment.

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Marking its 25th anniversary, Saffronart's recent auction saw a packed room, spirited bidding, and a rare "white glove" result - every lot sold, with some attendees even "squabbling" over artworks, according to an attendee.

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And it requires the right clothes — mufflers, fur collars, wool caps, big boots, gloves — which communicate coziness even as they underscore the cold.

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There are Manchester City shirts, boxing gloves, the odd can of Guinness, Only Fools and Horses memorabilia - Hatton was a huge fan and owned a three-wheeled van - and more tokens of appreciation.

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The complaint said they found a lighter inside the glove compartment of the suspect’s car on Jan. 24.

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Related Words

• mitt