gloves Meaning & Definition
ˈgləv
What Does Gloves Mean?
Gloves is a noun that means a covering for the hand having separate sections for each of the fingers and the thumb and often extending part way up the arm. It can also mean gauntlet:1. As a verb, it means to cover with or as if with a glove.
Word Facts for Gloves
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈgləv/ |
| Synonyms | glove |
Gloves Definition (Noun)
- a covering for the hand having separate sections for each of the fingers and the thumb and often extending part way up the arm
- gauntlet:1
- baseball glove
an outfielder's glove
- fielding ability
He's got a good glove at three positions and can pinch-hit.
- boxing glove
- the restraints of civility
the gloves came off for the interview
Gloves as a Verb
- to cover with or as if with a glove
- to furnish with gloves
- to catch (something, such as a baseball) in one's gloved hand
Synonyms of Gloves
Gloves synonyms and antonyms →Gloves in a Sentence
an outfielder's glove
He's got a good glove at three positions and can pinch-hit.
the gloves came off for the interview
Word Forms & Grammar
gloves
glove
gloved
glov·ing
gloving
Words That Rhyme With Gloves
Origin of Gloves
Middle English, from Old English glōf; akin to Old Norse glōfi glove
First Known Use
before 12th century
15th century