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Gloves

GLUVZ/ɡlʌvz/

Gloves cover your hands, with a part for each finger. Usually plural: a pair of gloves. Glove is the singular. A mitten (later) has no separate fingers. Wear gloves; put your gloves on; scarf is for the neck; hat for the head.

Meaning

Clothes for your hands, with a part for each finger. Usually plural: a pair of gloves.

Examples

  • “Wear gloves — it is cold.”
  • “I have lost one glove.”
  • “Leather gloves are warmer than these.”

Good to know

a pair of gloves. wear / put on gloves. Contrast: scarf, hat.

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