Meaning & Definition of word "Mitten"
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Mitten
/ˈmɪt.ən/
noun:
- 1. A glove with a single compartment for the thumb and a single compartment for the other four fingers.
- Example: She put on her warm mitten before stepping out into the cold.
- 2. A similar covering for the hand without individual finger sections, often used for warmth.
- Example: The children built a snowman while wearing brightly colored mittens.
- 3. In baseball, a glove specifically designed for a catcher.
- Example: The pitcher threw the ball straight into the catcher's mitten.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'mitaine', from 'mitten' meaning 'a kind of glove'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
throw in the mitten:
To make an error or blunder.
mittens and scarves:
Items associated with winter attire.
Related Words
glove:
A covering for the hand with separate sections for the fingers.
handwarmer:
A small pouch or item designed to keep hands warm.
sock:
A piece of clothing worn on the foot.
Slang Meanings of mitten
Meaning: To be caught in a difficult situation.
Example Sentence: I really got my mittens dirty in that deal.
Meaning: A general term for a problematic or sticky situation.
Example Sentence: He's in a real mitten with that project.