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

• gloveless adjective
• glovelike adjective
• ungloved adjective
• gloved 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

His wife had already basted the family turkey the night before and now she was cracking 180 eggs with a smile and wearing plastic gloves.

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Trusts, particularly irrevocable trusts, are another way to handle gifts with an iron glove and keep assets in the immediate family.

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There were the lurches, waves of the gloves and points of the bat - that will never change - but a false shot percentage of 49% was his personal record high.

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Jo said the recent BBC Panorama undercover investigation into Met Police showed a culture in which Carrick would have "fitted in like a glove", and that she is alarmed by that.

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Pack a waterproof coat, hat, gloves, sturdy boots and a blanket to keep you warm in case you do get stuck or have to leave your car.

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Related Words

• mitt