Mitten: meaning, definitions and examples
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mitten
[ หmษชt(ษ)n ]
winter clothing
A mitten is a type of glove that covers the entire hand but does not have individual finger openings. Mittens are typically warmer than gloves because the fingers are kept together, sharing body heat.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She wore a pair of wool mittens to keep her hands warm in the snow.
- His fingers were numb from the cold until he put on his mittens.
cat toy
In the context of pet toys, a mitten can refer to a small glove-shaped toy filled with catnip or other materials to entertain cats by batting it around.
Synonyms
cat toy, pet entertainment, plaything
Examples of usage
- The kitten played with the mitten for hours, chasing it around the room.
- She bought a mitten toy for her cat to keep it entertained.
Translations
Translations of the word "mitten" in other languages:
๐ต๐น luva
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคธเฅเคคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Fausthandschuh
๐ฎ๐ฉ sarung tangan
๐บ๐ฆ ััะบะฐะฒะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ rฤkawica
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใณ
๐ซ๐ท moufle
๐ช๐ธ manopla
๐น๐ท eldiven
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ์ด๋ฆฌ์ฅ๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ palฤรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ palฤiak
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟๆๆๅฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ rokavica
๐ฎ๐ธ vettlingur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะปาะฐะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษlcษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ manopla
Etymology
The word 'mitten' originated from the Old French word 'mitaine', which meant a type of glove without fingers. Mittens have been used for centuries as a practical and warm hand covering, especially in cold climates. Over time, the concept of mittens has evolved to include various designs and materials, making them a popular choice for keeping hands warm during winter.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,227 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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