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GLOVES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Gloves.

Gloves - 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

Gloves - 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

"I lost my gloves while I was skiing."
"She wore gloves to protect her hands while gardening."
"The surgeon put on sterile gloves before the operation."
"He pulled on a pair of warm gloves before heading outside."
"My grandmother knitted me a pair of cozy gloves for the winter."
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Word Game Points

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

GLOVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is GLOVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gloves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GLOVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is GLOVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gloves is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GLOVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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