glove(s) — 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 surgeon couldn't find his lucky gloves before the operation.
- She lost one glove and spent the whole winter with one warm hand and one cold hand.
- Always wear gloves when handling chemicals in the laboratory.
glove(s)
NOUN[/ɡlʌv/]
a covering for the hand worn for protection or warmth
a gardener wearing thick winter gloves carefully grips pruning shears to cut frozen branches. The gloves cover their hands completely, protecting them from the sharp thorns and bitter cold. Without the gloves, the thorns would scratch their skin and the freezing metal tools would hurt their fingers. The protective covering allows them to work safely and comfortably in harsh conditions. A helper nearby also wears similar protective hand coverings while collecting the cut branches. a covering for the hand worn for protection or warmth
With gloves of care, she shares her love as gentle as a dove!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'glof', which originated from a common Germanic ancestor language. Originally meaning 'palm of the hand', the term gradually evolved to denote a garment that covers the hand.
Breakdown
glof (palm of hand) + -e (noun suffix) → glove (hand covering garment). The semantic shift from 'palm' to 'glove' reflects the metonymic extension from the body part to its protective covering.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The surgeon couldn't find his lucky gloves before the operation.”
“She lost one glove and spent the whole winter with one warm hand and one cold hand.”
“Always wear gloves when handling chemicals in the laboratory.”
“The baseball player's glove was so old it looked like a medieval artifact.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.