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boxing glove

[ ˈbɒksɪŋ ɡlʌv ]

Noun

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sport equipment

A padded glove worn by a boxer to protect the hands and cushion the impact on the opponent.

Synonyms

fighting glove, mitt, punching glove.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
boxing glove	Used in the sport of boxing to protect the hands of the fighter and to soften the impact of punches. He laced up his boxing gloves before stepping into the ring. Boxing gloves are essential for both training and professional matches.
punching glove	Less commonly used term, can be used interchangeably with boxing gloves but may sometimes refer to gloves designed specifically for punching, not necessarily for formal boxing matches. His punching gloves were worn out from hours of training. She bought a new pair of punching gloves for her kickboxing class.
fighting glove	A general term that can refer to gloves used in various combat sports, not specifically boxing. Different martial arts require different types of fighting gloves. Her fighting gloves were custom-made for the tournament.
mitt	Typically refers to a type of glove used for training in boxing, often by a coach to help a boxer practice punches. The coach held the mitts while the boxer practiced her jabs. Boxing mitts are crucial for developing accurate punches.

Examples of usage

Make sure to put on your boxing gloves before entering the ring.
She threw a punch with her boxing glove, but he dodged it skillfully.

Translations

Translations of the word "boxing glove" in other languages:

🇵🇹 luva de boxe

🇮🇳 बॉक्सिंग ग्लव

🇩🇪 Boxhandschuh

🇮🇩 sarung tinju

🇺🇦 боксерська рукавица

🇵🇱 rękawica bokserska

🇯🇵 ボクシンググローブ

🇫🇷 gant de boxe

🇪🇸 guante de boxeo

🇹🇷 boksa eldiveni

🇰🇷 복싱 글러브

🇸🇦 قفاز الملاكمة

🇨🇿 boxerská rukavice

🇸🇰 boxerská rukavica

🇨🇳 拳击手套

🇸🇮 boksarska rokavica

🇮🇸 boksarahanska

🇰🇿 бокс қолғап

🇬🇪 ბოქსის ხელთათმანი

🇦🇿 boks əlcəyi

🇲🇽 guante de boxeo

Etymology

The term 'boxing glove' originated in the late 17th century in England. Initially, boxers used bare-knuckle fighting, but as the sport evolved, the need for hand protection became evident. Boxing gloves were introduced to decrease the risk of injuries to both the boxer wearing them and their opponent. Over the years, improvements in materials and design have enhanced the safety and effectiveness of boxing gloves in the sport.