glove

(glŭv)

1. a. A fitted covering for the hand with a separate sheath for each finger and the thumb.
   b. A gauntlet.
2. Sports Any of various coverings for the hand designed to provide protection or improve the grip, as:
   a. An oversized leather glove used for catching baseballs, especially one with more finger sheaths than the catcher's or first baseman's mitt.
   b. A glove made of leather and fabric having padding on the back and extending over the wrist, used in hockey and lacrosse.
   c. A boxing glove.
   d. A close-fitting leather glove used to improve the grip, as in batting or in golf.
3. Baseball Fielding ability: a shortstop with a good glove.

1. To furnish with gloves.
2. To cover with or as if with a glove.