baseball glove
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Definition
- Noun:
- A padded leather mitt worn on the hand by a fielder in baseball to catch the ball: A "baseball glove" is a piece of protective equipment, typically made of leather with padding and webbing between the fingers, designed to be worn on one hand to assist in catching and fielding a baseball.
Usage
- The term "baseball glove" is used to refer specifically to the glove used in the sport of baseball. It is a count noun (e.g., , ). It is primarily used by players, coaches, and commentators when discussing equipment or fielding actions.
Examples
- Noun:
- The shortstop lost his baseball glove during the team's road trip.
- A good baseball glove can last for many seasons with proper care.
- She caught the line drive firmly in the pocket of her baseball glove.
Advanced Usage
- "To break in a baseball glove": This phrase refers to the process of softening and shaping a new, stiff glove to fit the player's hand comfortably and form a better pocket for catching the ball.
- He spent weeks using special oil to break in his new baseball glove.
Variants and Related Words
- Glove: A more general term that can refer to a baseball glove, but also to gloves used in other sports (e.g., boxing glove, golf glove) or for hand protection.
- Mitt: Often used interchangeably with "baseball glove," though traditionally a "mitt" has less individual finger separation (e.g., a catcher's mitt, first baseman's mitt).
- Fielder's glove: A synonym that specifies its use by a defensive player (fielder) in baseball.
Synonyms
- Baseball mitt: A common synonym.
- Fielding glove: Emphasizes its use in the act of fielding.
Related Phrases
- "Glove hand": Refers to the hand on which the player wears the glove.
- He fields the ball and transfers it quickly from his glove hand to his throwing hand.
- "Glove work": Refers to a fielder's defensive skill, specifically their ability to use the glove.
- The rookie is known more for his hitting than his glove work.
Noun
- the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball