Definition of "glove" []

• A fitted covering for the hand with a separate sheath for each finger and the thumb. (noun)
• A gauntlet. (noun)
• Sports Any of various coverings for the hand designed to provide protection or improve the grip, as: (noun)
• Sports An oversized leather glove used for catching baseballs, especially one with more finger sheaths than the catcher's or first baseman's mitt. (noun)
• Sports A glove made of leather and fabric having padding on the back and extending over the wrist, used in hockey and lacrosse. (noun)

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• "Alterations have taken place in the skin, the hair, the neck, and the head; the lower jaw has become bigger; the bones of the arms and legs have lengthened, and the American of to-day requires a different kind of glove from the Englishman."
• "One of the biggest vote buying scams is NEA, and they are hand in glove with the democrats."
• "“The two [sets of records] could work hand in glove and be very effective in establishing a database that would serve multiple purposes,” he said."