Synonyms for

Glove

Verb / glʌv / Another word for glove — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A covering for the hand worn for protection against cold or dirt and typically having separate parts for each finger and the thumb.

Synonyms & similar words

boxingglove baseballmitt mitt baseballglove

Synonyms by register

Formal

gauntlet hand covering

Informal

mitt mitten

Literary

hand-shoe sheath

Antonyms

bare hand naked hand unprotected hand ungloved hand

Common collocations

  • leather glove
  • boxing glove
  • winter glove
  • baseball glove
  • work glove
  • surgical glove
  • driving glove

Word family

noun glove
verb glove

Usage note

A glove is a covering for the hand. A mitten covers the whole hand except for the thumb and the fingers are grouped together. A gauntlet is a glove, especially a medieval knight's glove, made of metal.

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