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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesluva
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈlu.vɐ/
"O médico colocou uma luva de borracha antes do exame."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A covering for the hand worn for protection against cold or dirt, or for fashion, typically having separate parts for each finger and the thumb.
"She wore woolen gloves to keep her hands warm in the winter snow." - 2
A padded protective covering for the hand used in various sports such as baseball, boxing, or wicket-keeping.
"The baseball catcher pulled his leather glove on tightly before stepping onto the field."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'glōf', of Germanic origin, closely related to Old Norse 'glófi'. Historically used to refer to a covering for the hand having separate sheaths for each finger, evolving over centuries from practical protective wear to symbols of social status and fashion.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Glove" is said worldwide
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gant
Transliteration: /ɡɑ̃/
"Il a mis ses gants avant de sortir."
Handschuh
Transliteration: /ˈhantʃuː/
"Sie hat ihre Handschuhe im Auto vergessen."
guanto
Transliteration: /ˈɡwanto/
"Il portiere indossa un guanto speciale."
guante
Transliteration: /ˈɡwante/
"Necesito un par de guantes nuevos."
luva
Transliteration: /ˈlu.vɐ/
"O médico colocou uma luva de borracha antes do exame."
दस्ताने
Transliteration: dastane
"सर्दी में दस्ताने पहनना जरूरी है।"
手套
Transliteration: shǒutào
"外面很冷，戴上手套吧。"
장갑
Transliteration: janggap
"추워서 따뜻한 장갑을 꼈습니다."
手袋
Transliteration: tebukuro
"寒いので手袋をしてください。"
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