Meaning & use
Gloves
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Coverings for the hands, typically with separate sections for each finger and the thumb, worn for warmth, protection, or as part of an outfit.
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She pulled on her wool gloves before stepping out into the snow.
The surgeon changed gloves between each procedure to maintain sterility.
A note on using this word
The phrase "handle with kid gloves" derives from the soft leather gloves once made from young goat skin, used metaphorically to mean treating something with great care.
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mittens
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