Synonyms for gloves


Grammar : Noun
Spell : gluhv
Phonetic Transcription : glÊŒv


Définition of gloves

Origin :
  • "to cover or fit with a glove," c.1400, from glove (n.). Related: Gloved; gloving. Glover as a surname is from mid-13c.
  • noun hand covering for warmth, protection
Example sentences :
  • "I'll come," said he, disappearing in search of cap and gloves.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • "I shouldn't be in the least surprised," Mary assented, as she finished buttoning her gloves.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • From spats to hat, from walking coat to gloves, everything was perfect of its kind.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • She went straight to the south room, pulling off her gloves on the way.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • "Your Uncle's been asking for you, John," said the doctor, drawing on his gloves.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • Handkerchiefs for the schoolmaster, stockings and gloves for Solon!
  • Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
  • She had no gloves, and a bit of the velvet binding of her skirt was loose.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • Lady St. Craye had sunk into the chair and was pulling off her gloves.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • She puts on other people's gloves, but she puts them on inside out.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • He drew on his gloves, closed the door, and marched off down the street.
  • Extract from : « The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 25, January 1893 » by Various

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