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She wore a warm glove on each hand.
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.
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Glove in a sentence
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The catcher used a glove to catch the ball safely.
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Gloves can protect hands from cold, dirt, heat, or rough surfaces.
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What does glove mean?
GLOVE means a glove is a covering for the hand.
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Which sentence uses glove correctly?
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Which word is closest in meaning to glove?
Mitten is the closest match for glove in this context.
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MeaningGlove means A glove is a covering for the hand.
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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.
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Word family
Glove word family
Base word
glove
noun
gloves
Plural form.
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Hint for students
A glove is a covering for the hand. Some gloves keep hands warm, and others protect hands or help in sports.
Common mix-up
A glove is not the same as a mitten. A glove usually has separate spaces for fingers; a mitten covers fingers together.
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Write one sentence that shows glove without using the word glove. Model sentence: "She pulled the warm hand covering over each finger before going outside." Clue words: hand covering, each finger, outside. Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something worn on the hand?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The goalie wore one thick glove to catch the puck." Why does glove fit better than sleeve?
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