mitten
/'mitn/ Cách viết khác : (mitt) /mit/
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Definition
Noun: A type of glove that covers the hand, characterized by having a separate compartment for the thumb and a single, undivided pouch for the other four fingers.
Usage
A "mitten" is a hand-covering worn for warmth. Its design, with four fingers together, often provides greater warmth than a standard glove with individual finger slots. It is commonly used in cold weather.
Examples
- She pulled on a warm woolen mitten before going out into the snow.
- The child lost one mitten on the playground.
- For extreme cold, insulated mittens are more effective than gloves.
Advanced Usage
- To get the mitten (idiom, archaic/informal): To be rejected or dismissed, especially by a romantic interest. (e.g., )
- Frozen mitten (idiom, informal): A cold or unfriendly reception. (e.g., )
Variants and Related Words
- Mitt (noun): A shortened, informal form of "mitten." It can also refer to a type of baseball glove or a hand (informally). (e.g., )
- Glove (noun): A more general term for a hand covering with separate sheaths for each finger and the thumb.
- Gauntlet (noun): A long, protective glove, often extending past the wrist.
Synonyms
- Glove (though this is a broader category)
- Handwear (general term)
Related Idioms
- Tip of the iceberg: (Not directly related, but often confused due to the cold-weather association of mittens.) This idiom means a small, visible part of a much larger problem or situation.
- Cold shoulder: Similar in meaning to "frozen mitten," meaning a display of coldness or indifference.
Noun
- glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together