Glove: meaning, definitions and examples
๐งค
glove
[ ษกlสv ]
hand covering
A glove is a covering for the hand worn for protection or comfort. Gloves typically have separate sheaths or openings for each finger and the thumb.
Synonyms
gauntlet, handwear, mitt, mitten
Examples of usage
- She put on her gloves before heading out into the cold.
- The baseball player wore a glove to catch the ball.
boxing
In boxing, a glove is a padded covering for the hand that is used to protect the boxer's hand and to inflict damage on the opponent.
Synonyms
boxing glove, mitt, punching glove
Examples of usage
- The boxer laced up his gloves before entering the ring.
- The referee checked the boxer's gloves before the match.
Translations
Translations of the word "glove" in other languages:
๐ต๐น luva
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคธเฅเคคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Handschuh
๐ฎ๐ฉ sarung tangan
๐บ๐ฆ ััะบะฐะฒะธัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ rฤkawiczka
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ่ข (ใฆใถใใ)
๐ซ๐ท gant
๐ช๐ธ guante
๐น๐ท eldiven
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฅ๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ rukavice
๐ธ๐ฐ rukavica
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅฅ (shวutร o)
๐ธ๐ฎ rokavica
๐ฎ๐ธ hanski
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะปาะฐะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษlcษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ guante
Word origin
The word 'glove' originated from the Old English word 'glof', which in turn came from the Proto-Germanic word 'galofo'. Gloves have been used for centuries for protection and warmth, with various styles and materials evolving over time to suit different purposes.
See also: gloves.