boxing glove

noun

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

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The pledges had to change into gray sweatsuits, then stood in a line while each pledge was punched four times with boxing gloves by at least three people, per the arrest affidavit. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025 The three men are accused of hitting the fraternity pledges multiple times with boxing gloves. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025 In a search of the warehouse, a pair of black boxing gloves were recovered, according to the warrant. Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025 As part of a hazing ritual for the Beta Sigma chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Mr. Wilson and several other pledges were lined up and hit four times each with boxing gloves in their chests, the authorities said. Neil Vigdor, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2025 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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boxing glove

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

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