Boxing glove: meaning, definitions and examples
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boxing glove
[ ˈbɒksɪŋ ɡlʌv ]
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
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
Word origin
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.