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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
💡 Concept

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!
🎵 Rhyme

With gloves of care, she shares her love as gentle as a dove!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɡlʌv/
🇬🇧 UK/ɡlʌv/

🌳Etymology

Rootglove

🎵Rhyme

lovedoveaboveshove
love
dove
above
shove

🔗Collocations

put on gloves
take off gloves
rubber gloves
leather gloves
boxing gloves
surgical gloves
winter gloves

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The surgeon couldn't find his lucky gloves before the operation.

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

The baseball player's glove was so old it looked like a medieval artifact.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

mittmittengauntlethandwear

Antonyms

bare handsnaked hands

Related

handfingerprotectionclothingaccessorywinter gear

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