boxing glove

noun

: one of a pair of leather mittens heavily padded on the back and worn in boxing

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Once a week, the court’s newest justice takes off her judicial robe and laces on boxing gloves. Susan Page, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024 Made to encourage small, consistent steps toward a more active lifestyle for all, the line of accessible fitness products features the renowned Bala Bangles, a play mat, jump rope and boxing gloves. Yola Robert, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Bala capsule is an exclusive product line that features the Bala Bangles, a play mat, jump rope and boxing gloves. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024 Until a boxing glove sprung out of the door in front of the Indianapolis Colts end zone, popped them right in the nose and knocked them 12 yards backward. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for boxing glove 

Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boxing glove was in 1811

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“Boxing glove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxing%20glove. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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boxing glove

noun
: one of a pair of padded leather mittens worn in boxing

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