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Glove
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Simple meaning
What does Glove mean?
A glove is a covering for the hand.
Dictionary definition
A covering worn on the hand for warmth, protection, or grip.
Example sentences
Glove in a sentence
easy
She wore a warm glove on each hand.
medium
The catcher used a glove to catch the ball safely.
hard
Gloves can protect hands from cold, dirt, heat, or rough surfaces.
Synonyms
Words like Glove
mittenA hand covering with a section for the thumb.
hand coveringSomething worn over the hand.
protective coveringSomething that helps keep the hand safe.
Antonyms
Opposite words
bare handA hand without a covering.
Word family
Glove word family
Base word
glove
noun
gloves
Plural form.
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Practice 1
What does glove mean?
GLOVE means a glove is a covering for the hand.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses glove correctly?
The correct sentence uses glove in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to glove?
Mitten is the closest match for glove in this context.
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