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glove Synonyms

Another word for glove

Choosing another word for glove depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A fitted covering for the hand with a separate sheath for each finger and the thumb, typically worn for warmth, protection, or fashion.

Usage Example

"She pulled on a thick pair of woolen gloves before stepping out into the freezing snow."

Strong
mitten
mitt
gauntlet

• noun (Context 2)

A specialized, padded leather hand covering used in various sports, such as baseball or boxing, for catching, striking, or protecting the hands.

Usage Example

"The shortstop made a diving play, trapping the baseball securely in the webbing of his mitt."

Strongest
mitt

• verb (Context 3)

To catch or field a ball using a baseball glove (especially in sports).

Usage Example

"The third baseman gloved the hard grounder and fired a perfect throw to first base."

Strongest
catch
field
Strong
snag
stab
spear

Opposites of glove

The opposite of glove shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unglove
drop
muff
fumble
bobble
See all opposites of glove

• Nearby Words

glossiness
glossless
glossy
glove
glovebox
gloved
gloveless

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Glove. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/glove
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