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metal glove

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun metal glove has 1 sense
  1. gauntlet, gantlet, metal glove - a glove of armored leather; protects the hand
    --1 is a kind of glove, gloves
    --1 is a part of
     body armor, body armour, suit of armor, suit of armour, coat of mail, cataphract

Definitions from the Web

Metal Glove

A metal glove is a protective garment typically made of metal or metal alloy that covers the hand and fingers, providing added strength, durability, and protection.

Senses

Noun

  1. A glove made of metal or metal alloy.
  2. A glove worn by workers in industries like construction or manufacturing for added protection.
  3. A gauntlet-like glove used in sword fighting or martial arts for offense and defense.

Usages

Popular Usage

In popular usage, a metal glove refers to a protective glove worn by workers in various industries to prevent injuries from sharp objects or mechanical hazards.

Example sentence: Donning a metal glove, the construction worker felt confident in handling the dangerous materials.

Local Usage

In local usage, a metal glove can also refer to a gauntlet-like glove commonly used by practitioners of historical sword fighting or martial arts.

Example sentence: The fencer skillfully parried his opponent's strike using his metal glove.

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