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mitt

6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for mitt, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A mitten, or a similar padded, thumb-separated glove.

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manus baseball mitt baseball glove

How to use mitt

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oven mitt baseball mitt get your mitts off

Etymology

A shortened form of "mitten."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mitt” mean?

The word “mitt” means a mitten, or a similar padded, thumb-separated glove. In plain terms, a padded glove (like a baseball or oven mitt), or slang for "hand.".

How do you pronounce “mitt”?

“Mitt” is pronounced miht (/mɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “mitt” in a sentence?

Here is “mitt” used in a sentence: “She pulled on an oven mitt before taking the tray out.”

What part of speech is “mitt”?

“Mitt” is a noun.

Is “mitt” a common word?

“Mitt” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “mitt” have?

“Mitt” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a mitten, or a similar padded, thumb-separated glove.

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