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GLOVE

(noun, verb)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Glove.

How to pronounce glove:

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Glove - as a noun

The handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baseball glovebaseball mittmitt6

Handwear: covers the hand and wrist

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hand wearhandwear
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Boxing equipment consisting of big and padded coverings for the fists of the fighters; worn for the sport of boxing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boxing glove

Glove - as a verb

To catch the ball in a baseball mitt.

Example: "He gloved the line drive for the third out."

To put a glove or gloves on.

Example: "Maxwell gloved his hand so that he wouldn't leave fingerprints, then pulled the trigger."

To touch a delivery with one's glove while the gloved hand is on the bat. under the rules of cricket, the batsman is deemed to have hit the ball.

Example Sentences

"He put on his gloves to protect his hands."
"She removed her leather gloves and tucked them into her bag."
"The baseball player caught the ball with his glove."
"I need to buy a new pair of winter gloves."
"The surgeon scrubbed in and put on sterile gloves."
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Word Game Points

Is GLOVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, glove is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GLOVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is GLOVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, glove is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GLOVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is GLOVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, glove is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GLOVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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