Meaning & Definition of word "Mitten"
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.