Meaning & Definition of Mitt in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A glove that has one compartment for the thumb and one for the remaining fingers.

  Example Sentence: He wore a warm mitt while skiing to protect his hands from the cold.

• Definition: A term used in baseball to refer to a glove used by players.

  Example Sentence: The pitcher made a great play with his mitt to catch the ball.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from Middle English 'mit' or 'mitten', diminutive of 'mitte' (glove).

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• mitts off: Don't touch or interfere with something.
• cold hands, warm heart: A saying related to someone who may appear unfriendly but is actually kind.

Translations

• Spanish: mitón

• French: mitaine

• German: Handschuh

• Russian: перчатка

Related Words

• glove: An item worn on the hand for warmth or protection.

• mitten: A type of glove that covers the whole hand but has a separate section for the thumb.

Slang Meanings of mitt

• Meaning: A reference to someone’s hands.

  Example Sentence: Check out those mitts – he has large hands!

• Meaning: To take or grab something quickly.

  Example Sentence: He mitched the last cookie from the jar.