boxing glove
Definition
Noun: A boxing glove is a piece of boxing equipment. It is a large, padded covering worn on a fighter's hand and fist. Its primary purpose is to protect the wearer's hand and to reduce the impact on an opponent, making the sport of boxing safer.
Usage
The term "boxing glove" is used to refer to the specific protective gear worn in the sport of boxing. It is always used as a noun. * Boxers must wear boxing gloves during a match. * He tightened the laces on his boxing glove. * The rules specify the weight and padding of the boxing gloves.
Examples
- The new boxing gloves were made of high-quality leather.
- She carefully wrapped her hands before putting on the boxing gloves.
- A key piece of safety equipment for any boxer is a good pair of boxing gloves.
Advanced Usage
- Technical Specifications: In professional contexts, "boxing glove" is often discussed with specifications like ounce weight (e.g., 10-ounce gloves, 16-ounce gloves), which refers to the weight and level of padding.
- For sparring, fighters typically use heavier 16-ounce boxing gloves.
- Historical Context: The term can be used when discussing the evolution of safety in boxing, contrasting modern padded gloves with earlier, less protective versions.
- The introduction of the modern boxing glove in the late 19th century helped reduce serious injuries.
Variants and Related Words
- Glove (noun): The general term for a covering for the hand. A "boxing glove" is a specific type of glove.
- Mitt (noun, informal): Sometimes used informally to refer to a boxing glove, especially in training contexts.
- Padded glove: A descriptive phrase for a glove with extra cushioning, which can include boxing gloves.
Synonyms
- Padded fist covering: A descriptive synonym.
- Boxing mitt (informal).
Antonyms / Contrasting Terms
- Bare fist: The state of fighting without any hand protection.
- Brass knuckles: A weapon worn on the fist designed to increase damage, the opposite of a protective boxing glove.
Related Phrases / Collocations
- Pair of boxing gloves: The standard way to refer to two gloves together.
- Lace-up boxing gloves: Gloves that are secured with laces.
- Velcro boxing gloves: Gloves that are secured with a Velcro strap.
- Training boxing gloves: Gloves specifically designed for practice and sparring.
- To put on/take off boxing gloves: Common verbs associated with the action.
Noun
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boxing equipment consisting of big and padded coverings for the fists of the fighters; worn for the sport of boxing
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