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Meaning of the word glove in English

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glove

US /ɡlʌv/
UK /ɡlʌv/
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Noun

a covering for the hand worn for protection against cold or dirt and typically having separate sections for each finger and the thumb

Example:
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She put on her winter gloves before going outside.
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The boxer wore thick gloves for protection.
Synonym:
mitt gauntlet

Verb

to put gloves on

Example:
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He carefully gloved his hands before handling the delicate artifact.
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The surgeon gloved up before the operation.
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