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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