Meaning & use
glove
A covering for the hand, typically with separate sections for each finger, worn for warmth or protection.
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She pulled on a wool glove before stepping out into the freezing wind.
The surgeon put on sterile gloves before beginning the operation.
A note on using this word
A mitten, unlike a glove, has one section for the thumb and one for the other four fingers together.
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