mitt

/mɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a thick, padded glove, especially one worn by a baseball catcher or a person shoveling snow

“The catcher wore a large mitt to protect his hands from the impact of the ball.”

2. noun

a type of winter glove, especially one made of wool or fur

“She wore a pair of mittens to keep her hands warm in the cold winter air.”

3. verb

to put or put on a mitt

“He mitted his gloves to protect his hands from the freezing temperature.”

4. verb

to cover or protect something, especially a hand, with a mitt

“The coach mitted the catcher’s hand before the game.”

Synonyms

  • glove
  • mitten

Antonyms

  • bare
  • exposed