boxing-gloves
Definition
Noun (plural): A pair of padded mitts worn on the hands for the sport of boxing, designed to protect the hands of the wearer and reduce the impact of blows to an opponent.
Usage Examples
- (The padded handwear used in the sport of boxing.)
- (Protective gear for boxing practice.)
Advanced Usage
- "to put on the boxing-gloves": to prepare to engage in boxing, either literally or metaphorically.
- After months of training, he finally put on the boxing-gloves for his first match. (He began to box in a competitive setting.)
Variants and Related Words
- Boxing glove (noun, singular): one of a pair of padded mitts used in boxing.
- She bought a single boxing glove for practice. (One hand covering.)
Synonyms
- Padded mitts: another term for boxing gloves, emphasizing their protective padding.
- Fighting gloves: a broader term for gloves used in combat sports.
Related Idioms
- Throw in the towel: to give up or admit defeat (not directly using "boxing-gloves," but related to boxing).
- He threw in the towel after the third round. (He quit the fight, metaphorically giving up.)