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
🌳Etymology
Origin
Glove derives from Old English 'glof', a Germanic root word originally meaning 'palm of the hand'. Over time, the term evolved to denote a covering or protective garment for the hand, reflecting the practical development from the body part to the artifact.
Breakdown
glof (Old English, 'palm') → glove (protective hand covering). The word evolved semantically from the anatomical referent to the protective article worn on the hand.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“My cat somehow got stuck in my gardening glove and looked like a tiny superhero.”
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