Gloves: meaning, definitions and examples

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gloves

 

[ ษกlสŒvz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

wear

A covering for the hand worn for protection against cold or dirt and typically having separate parts for each finger and the thumb.

Synonyms

gauntlets, handwear, mittens

Examples of usage

  • I need to buy a new pair of gloves for the winter.
  • She put on her gloves before going outside.
Context #2 | Verb

boxing

To cover the hands with gloves as a part of a sport or job.

Examples of usage

  • The boxers will glove up before the match.
  • In boxing, it is important to glove properly to protect your hands.

Translations

Translations of the word "gloves" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น luvas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคธเฅเคคเคพเคจเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Handschuhe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sarung tangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒะบะฐะฒะธั‡ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rฤ™kawice

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰‹่ข‹ (ใฆใถใใ‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gants

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guantes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eldiven

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ๊ฐ‘ (janggap)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูุงุฒุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rukavice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rukavice

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹ๅฅ— (shว’utร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rokavice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hanskar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปา“ะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ—แƒแƒ—แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™lcษ™klษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guantes

Etymology

The word 'gloves' originated from the Old English word 'glof', which in turn came from the Proto-Germanic 'galofo'. Gloves have been used throughout history for protection, warmth, and fashion. Different materials and styles of gloves have evolved over time to serve various purposes.

See also: glove.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,812 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.