Definition

1. 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

1. the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball