glove
A glove is a piece of clothing that covers your hand.
When we think of gloves, we often picture winter sports or cold weather. Many people wear gloves when it's snowy or icy outside so their hands stay warm and protected from the elements. Skiers and snowboarders usually wear special gloves with grip on the palm to help them control their gear. Even in warmer months, some people like to wear gloves for activities like gardening or working with tools - anything that needs a bit of extra grip or protection can be helped by wearing gloves.
How common is "glove"?
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
noun
An item of clothing other than a mitten, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers.
Example: I wore gloves to keep my hands warm.
verb
To catch the ball in a baseball mitt.
Example: He gloved the line drive for the third out.
Real examples of "gloves" in context
