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boxing glove

noun

  1. one of a pair of heavily padded leather mittens laced on the palm side of the wrist and hand, worn by boxers in a match or in training for a match.


boxing glove

noun

  1. one of a pair of thickly padded mittens worn for boxing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of boxing glove1

First recorded in 1870–75
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Example Sentences

Having a rough estimate about what size your hands are is important to picking out the best fit for boxing gloves.

If you know someone who uses boxing gloves, seek out their opinion on a particular pair.

Here are some of the top contenders among the boxing glove market.

My only regret, after decades of running through the Canadian winter, is that it took me so long to realize that I really do need those massive boxing gloves.

The mother told the teacher a brother hit Gabriel with a boxing glove.

In my grasp his hand felt like a small boxing glove, but when I glanced at it I saw that it was not unusual.

The boxing glove is worn on the hand of one party, and on the gory nose of the other party as the game progresses.

His boots would have made a London policeman green with envy, and he had a fist like a boxing-glove.

I'd give this hand,' said he, holding up a paw as big as a boxing-glove, 'if he hadn't been killed.

Jimmie opened the bundle and drew forth a boxing glove which he put on immediately and chased Martin out of the room.

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