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Definition glove in American English

glove noun

[countable] noun
/ɡlʌv/
1

a piece of clothing that covers your fingers and hands

Example

a pair of gloves

Example

leather/silk gloves

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2

a boxing glove

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3

to be exactly the right size for somebody

Example

My new shoes fit like a glove. I'm so pleased with them.

Definition glove in American English