A covering for the hand, typically having separate parts for each finger and the thumb, worn for protection against cold or dirt and sometimes as a fashion accessory.

She wore a pair of leather gloves to keep her hands warm in the winter.

A padded protective covering for the hand used in sports such as baseball, boxing, or hockey.

The baseball player caught the ball with his glove.

A gauntlet or similar protective covering for the hand, used in various industrial or military applications.

The welder put on his heat-resistant gloves before starting work.

gloveverb

To cover or provide with gloves.

She gloved her hands before heading out into the cold.

To catch or field (a ball) with a glove, especially in baseball.

The shortstop smoothly gloved the hard line drive.

gloveadjective

Relating to or designed for gloves; used before another noun to indicate connection with gloves.

He reached into the glove compartment for the flashlight.

glovesnoun

A covering for the hand, typically having separate parts for each finger and the thumb, worn for protection against cold or dirt and sometimes as a fashion accessory.

She wore a pair of leather gloves to keep her hands warm during the winter.

A padded protective covering for the hands used in sports such as boxing or baseball.

The boxer put on his gloves before stepping into the ring.

A piece of clothing worn on the hands for protection or hygiene, often used in medical or laboratory settings.

The surgeon donned sterile gloves before beginning the operation.