Word: Glove

Pronunciation

/ɡlʌv/

Definitions

• Noun: A covering for the hand made of fabric, leather, or other flexible material, typically having separate sections for each finger and the thumb. For example: “She put on her gloves before heading out into the cold.”
  • Phrase: “A pair of gloves” refers to two gloves, one for each hand.
• Verb (transitive): To put a glove on something, especially a hand. For example: “He gloved his hands before performing surgery.”
• Verb (intransitive): To wear gloves. For example: “She always gloved up when handling chemicals.”

Phrases

• “Put on your gloves”: This phrase means to wear gloves, usually in preparation for cold weather or to protect one’s hands.
• “Take off the gloves”: This idiomatic expression means to become more aggressive or confrontational, often in a dispute or competition.
• “The gloves are off”: Similar to the previous phrase, it implies that all restraints have been removed and one is ready to engage in direct, intense action.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She took off her gloves to feel the warmth of the sun on her skin.”
• Verb (transitive): “The detective carefully gloved his hands before examining the crime scene.”
• Verb (intransitive): “In winter, he always gloved up before venturing outside.”

Synonyms

• Mittens
• Handwear
• Gauntlets
• Hand coverings
• Protective gloves