glove — A covering for the hand worn for protection or warmth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A covering for the hand worn for protection or warmth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡlʌv/
Example Sentences
- The chef's gloves were so greasy that they slipped right off while flipping pancakes.
- She forgot her gloves and her hands turned as red as tomatoes.
- The detective put on latex gloves before examining the evidence.
glove
NOUN[/ɡlʌv/]
A covering for the hand worn for protection or warmth
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɡlʌv/
🇬🇧 UK/ɡlʌv/
🌳Etymology
Rootglove
🎵Rhyme
lovedoveaboveshove
love
dove
above
shove
🔗Collocations
rubber gloves
boxing gloves
put on gloves
take off gloves
leather gloves
winter gloves
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The chef's gloves were so greasy that they slipped right off while flipping pancakes.”
😄 Fun example
“She forgot her gloves and her hands turned as red as tomatoes.”
“The detective put on latex gloves before examining the evidence.”
😄 Fun example
“My cat somehow got stuck in my gardening glove and looked like a tiny superhero.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
mittmittengauntlethandwear
Antonyms
bare handsexposed hands
Related
glove boxglove compartmenthandfingerprotection
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