Definition of "mitten" []

• A covering for the hand that encases the thumb separately and the four fingers together. (noun)

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• "Her mitten is off, and the big Colt's revolver is in her hand."
• "Her mitten is off, and the revolver is in her hand."
• "But as the mitten was already up on the advent calendar, I decided it was a good day for my wee snowman."