glove
UK: ɡlʌv | US: ɡlʌv
n. a covering for the hand, typically made of leather or fabric, with separate sections for each finger
vt. to cover or equip with a glove
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The word "glove" traces back to Old English glōf, which likely originated from Proto-Germanic galōfô. Unlike many modern English words, "glove" is monomorphic—it cannot be broken into smaller meaningful morphemes while preserving its original spelling. Its structure reflects its ancient Germanic roots, where it functioned as a single lexical unit. Over time, the word retained its core meaning of a hand covering, with no significant morphological splitting or compounding.
She wore a leather glove to protect her hand from the cold.
The baseball catcher adjusted his glove before the pitch.
He forgot his gloves at home and had to shove his hands in his pockets.
Surgical gloves are essential for maintaining hygiene in hospitals.
She carefully removed her glove to shake hands.