Definition

1. Noun:
   • A padded leather glove worn on one hand by a defensive player in baseball: A "baseball mitt" is a piece of protective handwear designed to catch and field a baseball. It is larger and more padded than a standard glove, with a deep pocket between the thumb and fingers to secure the ball.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The shortstop lost his baseball mitt and had to borrow one for the game.
  • A new baseball mitt needs to be broken in before it feels comfortable.

Advanced Usage

• "To break in a mitt": To soften and shape a new, stiff baseball mitt through use or special treatment to make it more functional.
  • He spent hours applying oil and pounding a ball into the pocket to break in his new mitt.

Variants and Related Words

• Baseball glove (n): A common synonym for "baseball mitt," though "mitt" often specifically refers to the more padded gloves used by catchers and first basemen.
  • She bought a new baseball glove for the season.
• Catcher's mitt (n): A specific type of baseball mitt with extra padding and a rounded, hinged design used by the catcher.
• First baseman's mitt (n): A specific type of baseball mitt that is longer and has a different pocket style, used by the first baseman.

Synonyms

• Glove: The general term for handwear, often used interchangeably with "mitt" in baseball contexts.
• Fielder's glove: A more specific term indicating its use by defensive players.

Related Idioms

• "To have a good/bad mitt": An informal expression commenting on a player's fielding ability or the quality of their glove.
  • He makes those catches look easy because he's got a really good mitt.

Noun

1. the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball