glove
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for glove, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A piece of clothing that covers the hand, usually with separate coverings for each finger.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use glove
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English glof, from a Germanic compound roughly meaning "covering for the palm of the hand."
Full origin of glove →Frequently asked questions
What does “glove” mean?
The word “glove” means a piece of clothing that covers the hand, usually with separate coverings for each finger. In plain terms, a hand covering, or (in baseball) the mitt used to catch the ball.
How do you pronounce “glove”?
“Glove” is pronounced gluhv (/ɡlʌv/ in IPA).
How do you use “glove” in a sentence?
Here is “glove” used in a sentence: “She pulled on a pair of woolen gloves before heading outside.”
What is another word for “glove”?
Words with a similar meaning to “glove” include gauntlet, handglove and handshoe.
What part of speech is “glove”?
Depending on how it is used, “glove” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “glove” come from?
The word “glove” comes from Old English. From Old English glof, from a Germanic compound roughly meaning "covering for the palm of the hand.".
Is “glove” a common word?
“Glove” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “glove” have?
“Glove” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a piece of clothing that covers the hand, usually with separate coverings for each finger.
What is the difference between a glove and a mitten?
A glove is a piece of clothing that covers the hand with a separate covering for each finger, while a mitten covers all four fingers together in one pouch, leaving only the thumb separate. Gloves offer more finger dexterity, while mittens tend to keep hands warmer.
What is the difference between a baseball glove and a mitt?
In baseball, both terms describe the padded equipment used to catch a ball, but "mitt" is often used specifically for the catcher's or first baseman's glove, which lacks individual finger sections. "Glove" is the more general term covering all fielding gloves, including those with distinct fingers.
What does it mean to 'glove' something?
As a verb, to glove means to put gloves on, as in "glove your hands before handling the chemicals." It can also appear in sports contexts to describe a fielder cleanly catching a ball with a glove.