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glove

Pronunciation: [ɡlʌv]

Word

Context: "clothing"

(noun) a soft covering for the hand that has separate spaces for each finger. People wear gloves to keep their hands warm or to protect them from getting dirty.

Example

She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.

Example

He doesn’t wear gloves when it’s snowing, which can make his hands very cold.

Example

Do you have a pair of gloves for winter?

Context: "sports"

(noun) a special type of clothing made to fit on the hands, often used in sports like baseball or boxing. They help players grip things better or protect their hands.

Example

The pitcher threw the ball while wearing his baseball glove.

Example

She didn’t use a glove when she played, and it made catching the ball harder.

Example

What type of glove do you need for playing baseball?

Context: "sports"

(verb) to catch or handle something with a glove. This is often used in sports when a player is using their glove to catch a ball.

Example

He gloved the ball easily during the game.

Example

She didn't glove the ball well, and it slipped right past her.

Example

Did you glove the ball during practice today?

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