gloves (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɡlʌvz/
Definition
A covering for the hand with separate sections for each finger and the thumb.
Examples
He wore thick leather gloves to protect his hands from the cold.
The surgeon put on sterile gloves before the operation.
She found a pair of delicate lace gloves in her grandmother's closet.
How to Use gloves
- wear gloves (collocation)
- To have gloves on your hands. — "It's important to wear gloves in freezing temperatures."
- put on gloves (collocation)
- To place gloves on your hands. — "She put on her gardening gloves before starting to plant."
- take off gloves (collocation)
- To remove gloves from your hands. — "He took off his gloves to shake hands."
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