Definition of glove in English:

glove

noun ɡlʌvɡləv

1A covering for the hand worn for protection against cold or dirt and typically having separate parts for each finger and the thumb.
rubber gloves
a pair of black leather gloves
Example sentencesExamples
- Using it with cold fingers in thick gloves, I found it rather fiddly.
- Somewhere he had picked up a pair of black gloves with the fingers cut out and had taken a liking to them.
- Problem is I neglected to buy rubber gloves so my fingers are all tingly and I have the cleanest nails known to mankind.
- She then wriggled her fingers within the gloves and ran them across a glass counter.
- His nose was freezing, and the cold was penetrating his gloves, working into his fingers.
- After I had moved several maps and a pair of worn out gloves from her seat, she climbed in.
- He also had on a green jumper, a pair of dark blue woollen gloves, jeans and trainers.
- He wore black gloves with fingers that stopped at the knuckles on both of his hands.
- She slipped her hands in side her brown fingerless gloves, and then laced up her big brown boots.
- Soot covered his rubber gloves and apron, his sweat contributing to the stench.
- An ordinary glove or mitten may be worn on the bow hand.
- In one case, boxers wore leather gloves laden with metal studs.
- Although workers may find latex gloves sweaty and cumbersome, they are also an inexpensive preventive measure.
- He wrapped the fingers of his heavy glove around her right forearm.
- He puts on a pair of latex gloves and tears a fresh needle from a packet.
- The boxes are full of clothing, winter jackets, mittens and gloves, food and blankets.
- I wrapped up under plenty of layers, but could still feel the cold inside my gloves and the nettles along the side of the road were frosty.
- To each of these outings they were expected to wear formal attire including hat and gloves.
- People were bundled up in scarves and hats and snowpants and mittens and gloves.
Synonyms
mitten, mitt, gauntlet
Computing dataglove
1. 1.1 A padded protective covering for the hand used in boxing, cricket, baseball, and other sports.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The last time he used a glove in a major league game was in 2001 when he played five innings as a first baseman.
  I read an article which claimed that bare-knuckle fighting in barns is safer than official boxing with gloves on.
  And most spectators are alert, many of them bringing their own baseball gloves to catch souvenirs.
  He hasn't had much trouble with his footwork at first base but is adjusting to the larger glove.
  He tried to get me to sell him my baseball glove today.
  Of course you can always bring along some baseball gloves and a ball for a game of catch.
  There's no day-glo in evidence, and certainly no signed baseball gloves stuck to the walls.
  It's sort of like trying a new glove in baseball; it takes a while to get used to it.
  In practice rounds, my caddie and I work on my short game with a baseball glove.
  But after a few years, he realized he could win games with his glove, not just his bat.
  He turned over the puck, then dropped his glove and shook his hand as play continued.
  I love it when my friends come over to my house and they bring their baseball gloves.
  Patrick came loping in, angrily slamming a baseball into his glove.
  Both competitors will get in the ring with maximum protection - including mouth guards, gloves and headgear.
  That pitch was in the catcher's glove before the bat was off his shoulder.
  Here the boy acquired a second-hand pair of gloves and led his obscure bush school to a state championship.
  She rubbed the baseball into her glove, spit, and prepared to pitch.
  After filling in as a bowler last week the veteran player took up the wicketkeeping gloves this week.
  He always had his baseball glove hitched to his side and always welcomed a game of catch.
  The root of this bonding most likely starts with a game of catch, or better yet, one's first baseball glove.

verb ɡlʌvɡləv

[with object]informal

(of a wicketkeeper, baseball catcher, etc.) catch, deflect, or touch (the ball) with a gloved hand.
Vaughan gloved it and got to his knees to throw
Example sentencesExamples
- The final pitch of the night was perfectly in the strike zone and perfectly gloved by the catcher.
- Last year, he had little trouble gloving grounders, but his throws were erratic.
- The ball was gloved far above his head and the inning was over.
- Fending the ball off his face, he could only glove the ball to the wicket keeper.
- He continued his attack, but on 85 he gloved the ball into his face and had to retire hurt.
- England's wicketkeeper didn't so much glove the ball as swat it away.
- Indeed he was given not out when he appeared to glove a catch down the leg side off his first ball.
- Two of those were by Oldfield too, as he gloved his way to a Test-record 52 stumpings overall.

Phrases

fit someone like a glove

(of clothes) fit someone exactly.
the shoe fitted him like a glove
figurative this analysis of the institutional mind fits the police world like a glove
Example sentencesExamples
- My husband was measured for a pair of boots that were delivered to us three days later, fitting him like a glove.
- It fit him like a glove, his broad shoulders appearing even broader, tapering to his gym-honed waist.
- Of powder blue watered silk, Maria's new dress fitted her like a glove, the tightness of the bodice accentuating her tiny waist and contrasting with the fullness of her skirts.
- Kat got up and walked over, the black military uniform fitting her like a glove as her brown braid bumped against her back.
- His pants fit him like a glove, enhancing his rockstar persona.
- Somewhere she had found a tunic and a pair of breeches that fit her like a glove, emphasizing her perfect figure.
- His million-dollar suit and shiny black shoes fitted him like a glove.
- Keep in mind that this look doesn't suit everyone and that your trousers will need to fit you like a glove.
- She looked at herself in the mirror, it fitted her like a glove, and it was not even showing too much cleavage as the other dresses she had tried on.
- The natural elegance with which he wore his tuxedo and the way it fit him like a glove combined to create a stunning image that captivated and called to her.
Synonyms
be the correct size, be the right size, be the correct size for, be the right size for, be big enough, be small enough, be big enough for, be small enough for, be the right shape, be the right shape for

the gloves are off (or with the gloves off or take the gloves off)

Used to express the notion that something will be done in an uncompromising or ruthless way.
for the banks chasing this growing business, the gloves are now definitely off
Example sentencesExamples
- The nominations have been confirmed and the gloves are off - the candidates for next month's elections are squaring up for their May 1st showdown.
- I love it when we can all take the gloves off and tell each other what we really think.
- But as soon as the bell goes for the first pint the gloves are off.
- But I think probably the first thing to do would be to really take the gloves off with the air campaign.
- ‘They're definitely taking the gloves off,’ said the source.
- It is time to take the gloves off and treat criminal organisations with the only weapon that will do the job - that is, take away their ill-gotten gains.
- ‘Up to now they've been cautious for obvious reasons, but now is the time to take the gloves off,’ he said at the workshop.
- This is car parking with the gloves off, so to speak; bare-knuckle stuff.
- Let's finally take the gloves off here and start calling a spade a spade.
- Most Australians are very approachable and happy-go-lucky, but once you get them on the field the gloves are off.

Derivatives

gloveless

adjective

A gloveless moped rider passed, no doubt perishing cold, but having more fun than me.
Example sentencesExamples
- A hand grabbed hers in the dark, warm and gloveless, and she pulled back instinctively.
- The catcher then puts his gloveless hand between his legs and flashes the sign to signal the next pitch.
- I'm so happy to pick up the keys with my gloveless hands and rub off the snow with my sleeves.
- My gloveless fingers quickly lost sensation and curled into painful claws.
- During its pioneer beginnings, baseball was a gloveless sport.

Origin

Old English glōf, of Germanic origin.

Old English glōf is Germanic in origin. From the Middle Ages gloves carried strong social symbolism. Gloves could be used to challenge someone to combat (see gauntlet) or to confer office. Fine-quality gloves were a sign of status and often given as presents. To fit like a glove and hand in glove both date from the late 18th century although the latter was in existence earlier as hand and glove. The expression to take the gloves off meaning ‘to use no mercy’ dates from the 1920s, although ‘to handle without gloves’—the opposite of with kid gloves (the softest kind)—dates from the early 19th century. The maxim to rule with an iron fist or hand in a velvet glove has been ascribed to several rulers including Napoleon.

Rhymes

above, dove, guv, love, shove, tug-of-love

Definition of glove in US English:

glove

nounɡləvɡləv

1A covering for the hand worn for protection against cold or dirt and typically having separate parts for each finger and the thumb.
Example sentencesExamples
- The boxes are full of clothing, winter jackets, mittens and gloves, food and blankets.
- Problem is I neglected to buy rubber gloves so my fingers are all tingly and I have the cleanest nails known to mankind.
- His nose was freezing, and the cold was penetrating his gloves, working into his fingers.
- In one case, boxers wore leather gloves laden with metal studs.
- He wrapped the fingers of his heavy glove around her right forearm.
- He also had on a green jumper, a pair of dark blue woollen gloves, jeans and trainers.
- Using it with cold fingers in thick gloves, I found it rather fiddly.
- Somewhere he had picked up a pair of black gloves with the fingers cut out and had taken a liking to them.
- She slipped her hands in side her brown fingerless gloves, and then laced up her big brown boots.
- He puts on a pair of latex gloves and tears a fresh needle from a packet.
- Although workers may find latex gloves sweaty and cumbersome, they are also an inexpensive preventive measure.
- After I had moved several maps and a pair of worn out gloves from her seat, she climbed in.
- I wrapped up under plenty of layers, but could still feel the cold inside my gloves and the nettles along the side of the road were frosty.
- She then wriggled her fingers within the gloves and ran them across a glass counter.
- People were bundled up in scarves and hats and snowpants and mittens and gloves.
- To each of these outings they were expected to wear formal attire including hat and gloves.
- Soot covered his rubber gloves and apron, his sweat contributing to the stench.
- He wore black gloves with fingers that stopped at the knuckles on both of his hands.
- An ordinary glove or mitten may be worn on the bow hand.
Synonyms
mitten, mitt, gauntlet
1. 1.1 A padded protective covering for the hand used in boxing, baseball, and other sports.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The last time he used a glove in a major league game was in 2001 when he played five innings as a first baseman.
  That pitch was in the catcher's glove before the bat was off his shoulder.
  It's sort of like trying a new glove in baseball; it takes a while to get used to it.
  He always had his baseball glove hitched to his side and always welcomed a game of catch.
  And most spectators are alert, many of them bringing their own baseball gloves to catch souvenirs.
  There's no day-glo in evidence, and certainly no signed baseball gloves stuck to the walls.
  In practice rounds, my caddie and I work on my short game with a baseball glove.
  But after a few years, he realized he could win games with his glove, not just his bat.
  The root of this bonding most likely starts with a game of catch, or better yet, one's first baseball glove.
  Here the boy acquired a second-hand pair of gloves and led his obscure bush school to a state championship.
  He turned over the puck, then dropped his glove and shook his hand as play continued.
  I read an article which claimed that bare-knuckle fighting in barns is safer than official boxing with gloves on.
  She rubbed the baseball into her glove, spit, and prepared to pitch.
  Both competitors will get in the ring with maximum protection - including mouth guards, gloves and headgear.
  I love it when my friends come over to my house and they bring their baseball gloves.
  Of course you can always bring along some baseball gloves and a ball for a game of catch.
  Patrick came loping in, angrily slamming a baseball into his glove.
  He hasn't had much trouble with his footwork at first base but is adjusting to the larger glove.
  He tried to get me to sell him my baseball glove today.
  After filling in as a bowler last week the veteran player took up the wicketkeeping gloves this week.

verbɡləvɡləv

[with object]informal

(of a baseball catcher) catch, deflect, or touch (the ball) with one's glove.
Example sentencesExamples
- The ball was gloved far above his head and the inning was over.
- Last year, he had little trouble gloving grounders, but his throws were erratic.
- England's wicketkeeper didn't so much glove the ball as swat it away.
- Two of those were by Oldfield too, as he gloved his way to a Test-record 52 stumpings overall.
- Fending the ball off his face, he could only glove the ball to the wicket keeper.
- The final pitch of the night was perfectly in the strike zone and perfectly gloved by the catcher.
- Indeed he was given not out when he appeared to glove a catch down the leg side off his first ball.
- He continued his attack, but on 85 he gloved the ball into his face and had to retire hurt.

Phrases

fit like a glove

(of clothes) fit someone exactly.
Example sentencesExamples
- She looked at herself in the mirror, it fitted her like a glove, and it was not even showing too much cleavage as the other dresses she had tried on.
- Kat got up and walked over, the black military uniform fitting her like a glove as her brown braid bumped against her back.
- The natural elegance with which he wore his tuxedo and the way it fit him like a glove combined to create a stunning image that captivated and called to her.
- Somewhere she had found a tunic and a pair of breeches that fit her like a glove, emphasizing her perfect figure.
- His million-dollar suit and shiny black shoes fitted him like a glove.
- My husband was measured for a pair of boots that were delivered to us three days later, fitting him like a glove.
- Keep in mind that this look doesn't suit everyone and that your trousers will need to fit you like a glove.
- It fit him like a glove, his broad shoulders appearing even broader, tapering to his gym-honed waist.
- Of powder blue watered silk, Maria's new dress fitted her like a glove, the tightness of the bodice accentuating her tiny waist and contrasting with the fullness of her skirts.
- His pants fit him like a glove, enhancing his rockstar persona.
Synonyms
be the correct size, be the right size, be the correct size for, be the right size for, be big enough, be small enough, be big enough for, be small enough for, be the right shape, be the right shape for

the gloves are off (or with the gloves off or take the gloves off)

Used to express the notion that something will be done in an uncompromising or brutal way, without compunction or hesitation.
for the banks chasing this growing business, the gloves are now definitely off
Example sentencesExamples
- Let's finally take the gloves off here and start calling a spade a spade.
- This is car parking with the gloves off, so to speak; bare-knuckle stuff.
- But as soon as the bell goes for the first pint the gloves are off.
- The nominations have been confirmed and the gloves are off - the candidates for next month's elections are squaring up for their May 1st showdown.
- ‘They're definitely taking the gloves off,’ said the source.
- I love it when we can all take the gloves off and tell each other what we really think.
- ‘Up to now they've been cautious for obvious reasons, but now is the time to take the gloves off,’ he said at the workshop.
- Most Australians are very approachable and happy-go-lucky, but once you get them on the field the gloves are off.
- It is time to take the gloves off and treat criminal organisations with the only weapon that will do the job - that is, take away their ill-gotten gains.
- But I think probably the first thing to do would be to really take the gloves off with the air campaign.

Origin

Old English glōf, of Germanic origin.

单词	glove
释义	Definition of glove in English: glove noun ɡlʌvɡləv 1A covering for the hand worn for protection against cold or dirt and typically having separate parts for each finger and the thumb. rubber gloves a pair of black leather gloves Example sentencesExamples Using it with cold fingers in thick gloves, I found it rather fiddly. Somewhere he had picked up a pair of black gloves with the fingers cut out and had taken a liking to them. Problem is I neglected to buy rubber gloves so my fingers are all tingly and I have the cleanest nails known to mankind. She then wriggled her fingers within the gloves and ran them across a glass counter. His nose was freezing, and the cold was penetrating his gloves, working into his fingers. After I had moved several maps and a pair of worn out gloves from her seat, she climbed in. He also had on a green jumper, a pair of dark blue woollen gloves, jeans and trainers. He wore black gloves with fingers that stopped at the knuckles on both of his hands. She slipped her hands in side her brown fingerless gloves, and then laced up her big brown boots. Soot covered his rubber gloves and apron, his sweat contributing to the stench. An ordinary glove or mitten may be worn on the bow hand. In one case, boxers wore leather gloves laden with metal studs. Although workers may find latex gloves sweaty and cumbersome, they are also an inexpensive preventive measure. He wrapped the fingers of his heavy glove around her right forearm. He puts on a pair of latex gloves and tears a fresh needle from a packet. The boxes are full of clothing, winter jackets, mittens and gloves, food and blankets. I wrapped up under plenty of layers, but could still feel the cold inside my gloves and the nettles along the side of the road were frosty. To each of these outings they were expected to wear formal attire including hat and gloves. People were bundled up in scarves and hats and snowpants and mittens and gloves. Synonyms mitten, mitt, gauntlet Computing dataglove 1.1 A padded protective covering for the hand used in boxing, cricket, baseball, and other sports. Example sentencesExamples The last time he used a glove in a major league game was in 2001 when he played five innings as a first baseman. I read an article which claimed that bare-knuckle fighting in barns is safer than official boxing with gloves on. And most spectators are alert, many of them bringing their own baseball gloves to catch souvenirs. He hasn't had much trouble with his footwork at first base but is adjusting to the larger glove. He tried to get me to sell him my baseball glove today. Of course you can always bring along some baseball gloves and a ball for a game of catch. There's no day-glo in evidence, and certainly no signed baseball gloves stuck to the walls. It's sort of like trying a new glove in baseball; it takes a while to get used to it. In practice rounds, my caddie and I work on my short game with a baseball glove. But after a few years, he realized he could win games with his glove, not just his bat. He turned over the puck, then dropped his glove and shook his hand as play continued. I love it when my friends come over to my house and they bring their baseball gloves. Patrick came loping in, angrily slamming a baseball into his glove. Both competitors will get in the ring with maximum protection - including mouth guards, gloves and headgear. That pitch was in the catcher's glove before the bat was off his shoulder. Here the boy acquired a second-hand pair of gloves and led his obscure bush school to a state championship. She rubbed the baseball into her glove, spit, and prepared to pitch. After filling in as a bowler last week the veteran player took up the wicketkeeping gloves this week. He always had his baseball glove hitched to his side and always welcomed a game of catch. The root of this bonding most likely starts with a game of catch, or better yet, one's first baseball glove. verb ɡlʌvɡləv [with object]informal (of a wicketkeeper, baseball catcher, etc.) catch, deflect, or touch (the ball) with a gloved hand. Vaughan gloved it and got to his knees to throw Example sentencesExamples The final pitch of the night was perfectly in the strike zone and perfectly gloved by the catcher. Last year, he had little trouble gloving grounders, but his throws were erratic. The ball was gloved far above his head and the inning was over. Fending the ball off his face, he could only glove the ball to the wicket keeper. He continued his attack, but on 85 he gloved the ball into his face and had to retire hurt. England's wicketkeeper didn't so much glove the ball as swat it away. Indeed he was given not out when he appeared to glove a catch down the leg side off his first ball. Two of those were by Oldfield too, as he gloved his way to a Test-record 52 stumpings overall. Phrases fit someone like a glove (of clothes) fit someone exactly. the shoe fitted him like a glove figurative this analysis of the institutional mind fits the police world like a glove Example sentencesExamples My husband was measured for a pair of boots that were delivered to us three days later, fitting him like a glove. It fit him like a glove, his broad shoulders appearing even broader, tapering to his gym-honed waist. Of powder blue watered silk, Maria's new dress fitted her like a glove, the tightness of the bodice accentuating her tiny waist and contrasting with the fullness of her skirts. Kat got up and walked over, the black military uniform fitting her like a glove as her brown braid bumped against her back. His pants fit him like a glove, enhancing his rockstar persona. Somewhere she had found a tunic and a pair of breeches that fit her like a glove, emphasizing her perfect figure. His million-dollar suit and shiny black shoes fitted him like a glove. Keep in mind that this look doesn't suit everyone and that your trousers will need to fit you like a glove. She looked at herself in the mirror, it fitted her like a glove, and it was not even showing too much cleavage as the other dresses she had tried on. The natural elegance with which he wore his tuxedo and the way it fit him like a glove combined to create a stunning image that captivated and called to her. Synonyms be the correct size, be the right size, be the correct size for, be the right size for, be big enough, be small enough, be big enough for, be small enough for, be the right shape, be the right shape for the gloves are off (or with the gloves off or take the gloves off) Used to express the notion that something will be done in an uncompromising or ruthless way. for the banks chasing this growing business, the gloves are now definitely off Example sentencesExamples The nominations have been confirmed and the gloves are off - the candidates for next month's elections are squaring up for their May 1st showdown. I love it when we can all take the gloves off and tell each other what we really think. But as soon as the bell goes for the first pint the gloves are off. But I think probably the first thing to do would be to really take the gloves off with the air campaign. ‘They're definitely taking the gloves off,’ said the source. It is time to take the gloves off and treat criminal organisations with the only weapon that will do the job - that is, take away their ill-gotten gains. ‘Up to now they've been cautious for obvious reasons, but now is the time to take the gloves off,’ he said at the workshop. This is car parking with the gloves off, so to speak; bare-knuckle stuff. Let's finally take the gloves off here and start calling a spade a spade. Most Australians are very approachable and happy-go-lucky, but once you get them on the field the gloves are off. Derivatives gloveless adjective A gloveless moped rider passed, no doubt perishing cold, but having more fun than me. Example sentencesExamples A hand grabbed hers in the dark, warm and gloveless, and she pulled back instinctively. The catcher then puts his gloveless hand between his legs and flashes the sign to signal the next pitch. I'm so happy to pick up the keys with my gloveless hands and rub off the snow with my sleeves. My gloveless fingers quickly lost sensation and curled into painful claws. During its pioneer beginnings, baseball was a gloveless sport. Origin Old English glōf, of Germanic origin. Old English glōf is Germanic in origin. From the Middle Ages gloves carried strong social symbolism. Gloves could be used to challenge someone to combat (see gauntlet) or to confer office. Fine-quality gloves were a sign of status and often given as presents. To fit like a glove and hand in glove both date from the late 18th century although the latter was in existence earlier as hand and glove. The expression to take the gloves off meaning ‘to use no mercy’ dates from the 1920s, although ‘to handle without gloves’—the opposite of with kid gloves (the softest kind)—dates from the early 19th century. The maxim to rule with an iron fist or hand in a velvet glove has been ascribed to several rulers including Napoleon. Rhymes above, dove, guv, love, shove, tug-of-love noun.1 phr. Definition of glove in US English: glove nounɡləvɡləv 1A covering for the hand worn for protection against cold or dirt and typically having separate parts for each finger and the thumb. Example sentencesExamples The boxes are full of clothing, winter jackets, mittens and gloves, food and blankets. Problem is I neglected to buy rubber gloves so my fingers are all tingly and I have the cleanest nails known to mankind. His nose was freezing, and the cold was penetrating his gloves, working into his fingers. In one case, boxers wore leather gloves laden with metal studs. He wrapped the fingers of his heavy glove around her right forearm. He also had on a green jumper, a pair of dark blue woollen gloves, jeans and trainers. Using it with cold fingers in thick gloves, I found it rather fiddly. Somewhere he had picked up a pair of black gloves with the fingers cut out and had taken a liking to them. She slipped her hands in side her brown fingerless gloves, and then laced up her big brown boots. He puts on a pair of latex gloves and tears a fresh needle from a packet. Although workers may find latex gloves sweaty and cumbersome, they are also an inexpensive preventive measure. After I had moved several maps and a pair of worn out gloves from her seat, she climbed in. I wrapped up under plenty of layers, but could still feel the cold inside my gloves and the nettles along the side of the road were frosty. She then wriggled her fingers within the gloves and ran them across a glass counter. People were bundled up in scarves and hats and snowpants and mittens and gloves. To each of these outings they were expected to wear formal attire including hat and gloves. Soot covered his rubber gloves and apron, his sweat contributing to the stench. He wore black gloves with fingers that stopped at the knuckles on both of his hands. An ordinary glove or mitten may be worn on the bow hand. Synonyms mitten, mitt, gauntlet 1.1 A padded protective covering for the hand used in boxing, baseball, and other sports. Example sentencesExamples The last time he used a glove in a major league game was in 2001 when he played five innings as a first baseman. That pitch was in the catcher's glove before the bat was off his shoulder. It's sort of like trying a new glove in baseball; it takes a while to get used to it. He always had his baseball glove hitched to his side and always welcomed a game of catch. And most spectators are alert, many of them bringing their own baseball gloves to catch souvenirs. There's no day-glo in evidence, and certainly no signed baseball gloves stuck to the walls. In practice rounds, my caddie and I work on my short game with a baseball glove. But after a few years, he realized he could win games with his glove, not just his bat. The root of this bonding most likely starts with a game of catch, or better yet, one's first baseball glove. Here the boy acquired a second-hand pair of gloves and led his obscure bush school to a state championship. He turned over the puck, then dropped his glove and shook his hand as play continued. I read an article which claimed that bare-knuckle fighting in barns is safer than official boxing with gloves on. She rubbed the baseball into her glove, spit, and prepared to pitch. Both competitors will get in the ring with maximum protection - including mouth guards, gloves and headgear. I love it when my friends come over to my house and they bring their baseball gloves. Of course you can always bring along some baseball gloves and a ball for a game of catch. Patrick came loping in, angrily slamming a baseball into his glove. He hasn't had much trouble with his footwork at first base but is adjusting to the larger glove. He tried to get me to sell him my baseball glove today. After filling in as a bowler last week the veteran player took up the wicketkeeping gloves this week. verbɡləvɡləv [with object]informal (of a baseball catcher) catch, deflect, or touch (the ball) with one's glove. Example sentencesExamples The ball was gloved far above his head and the inning was over. Last year, he had little trouble gloving grounders, but his throws were erratic. England's wicketkeeper didn't so much glove the ball as swat it away. Two of those were by Oldfield too, as he gloved his way to a Test-record 52 stumpings overall. Fending the ball off his face, he could only glove the ball to the wicket keeper. The final pitch of the night was perfectly in the strike zone and perfectly gloved by the catcher. Indeed he was given not out when he appeared to glove a catch down the leg side off his first ball. He continued his attack, but on 85 he gloved the ball into his face and had to retire hurt. Phrases fit like a glove (of clothes) fit someone exactly. Example sentencesExamples She looked at herself in the mirror, it fitted her like a glove, and it was not even showing too much cleavage as the other dresses she had tried on. Kat got up and walked over, the black military uniform fitting her like a glove as her brown braid bumped against her back. The natural elegance with which he wore his tuxedo and the way it fit him like a glove combined to create a stunning image that captivated and called to her. Somewhere she had found a tunic and a pair of breeches that fit her like a glove, emphasizing her perfect figure. His million-dollar suit and shiny black shoes fitted him like a glove. My husband was measured for a pair of boots that were delivered to us three days later, fitting him like a glove. Keep in mind that this look doesn't suit everyone and that your trousers will need to fit you like a glove. It fit him like a glove, his broad shoulders appearing even broader, tapering to his gym-honed waist. Of powder blue watered silk, Maria's new dress fitted her like a glove, the tightness of the bodice accentuating her tiny waist and contrasting with the fullness of her skirts. His pants fit him like a glove, enhancing his rockstar persona. Synonyms be the correct size, be the right size, be the correct size for, be the right size for, be big enough, be small enough, be big enough for, be small enough for, be the right shape, be the right shape for the gloves are off (or with the gloves off or take the gloves off) Used to express the notion that something will be done in an uncompromising or brutal way, without compunction or hesitation. for the banks chasing this growing business, the gloves are now definitely off Example sentencesExamples Let's finally take the gloves off here and start calling a spade a spade. This is car parking with the gloves off, so to speak; bare-knuckle stuff. But as soon as the bell goes for the first pint the gloves are off. The nominations have been confirmed and the gloves are off - the candidates for next month's elections are squaring up for their May 1st showdown. ‘They're definitely taking the gloves off,’ said the source. I love it when we can all take the gloves off and tell each other what we really think. ‘Up to now they've been cautious for obvious reasons, but now is the time to take the gloves off,’ he said at the workshop. Most Australians are very approachable and happy-go-lucky, but once you get them on the field the gloves are off. It is time to take the gloves off and treat criminal organisations with the only weapon that will do the job - that is, take away their ill-gotten gains. But I think probably the first thing to do would be to really take the gloves off with the air campaign. Origin Old English glōf, of Germanic origin. noun.1 phr.
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