Glove

/ɡlʌv/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A covering for the hand, typically made of leather, fabric, or rubber, that has separate sections for each finger and the thumb.

She wore a pair of warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.

A specific type of hand covering used in sports, particularly baseball, to catch or field the ball.

He put on his baseball glove before heading to the field for practice.

An easy or convenient way of doing something; often used in literary or idiomatic expressions.

Finding a job that suits your skills and interests is like finding a glove that fits perfectly.

verb

To cover or fit with gloves.

She gloved her hands before handling the hazardous materials.

Middle English 'glove', from Old English 'glof'.

throw down the glove:

To challenge someone to a duel or a contest.

to fit like a glove:

To fit perfectly.

To glove someone

He really gloved that last play and left everyone amazed.

Glove up

Before handling the chemicals, make sure to glove up.