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

NOUN
hand covering for warmth, protection
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Whether it was because a threadbare backroom team was overworked, or England's overall attitude was not good enough, Smith was rarely seen doing the hard yards with the gloves on.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

Its website says the gloves are used by law enforcement agencies around the country.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

And during the middle of it, I saw that she was wearing yellow rubber gloves with soap coming off because she was doing the washing up.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

The gloves can deliver up to 380 volts of electricity, roughly three times the charge of a standard US power outlet.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Lady Constance was done with the hats and had now moved on to gloves, which she tugged on and off in rapid succession.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood



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