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  • plural of glove.
  • present tense form of glove (3rd person singular).
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gloves

NOUN
hand covering for warmth, protection
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In 2018 Andrade said she sold her UFC clothes, backpack and gloves because she was struggling to get sponsors, but added that she was "paid really well" in the promotion.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

And once he strapped on the gloves officially, his parents couldn’t convince him to leave the net.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

She wears a reflective vest, steel-toed boots, and, if she is handling chemicals, neoprene gloves.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

"They are mirror images of each other, but you need a different glove for each. If you had two left-handed gloves, it wouldn't work because your hands can't be superimposed on top of one another."

From Science Daily Jul. 6, 2026

Alexander and Beowulf shakily threw down their gloves.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood



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