GLOVE
/ɡlʌv/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of GLOVE
An item of clothing other than a mitten, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers.
"I wore gloves to keep my hands warm."
A baseball mitt.
The ability to catch a hit ball.
"Frederico had a great glove, but he couldn't hit a curveball, so he never broke into the pros."
To catch the ball in a baseball mitt.
"He gloved the line drive for the third out."
To put a glove or gloves on.
"Maxwell gloved his hand so that he wouldn't leave fingerprints, then pulled the trigger."
To touch a delivery with one's glove while the gloved hand is on the bat. Under the rules of cricket, the batsman is deemed to have hit the ball.
Examples of GLOVE in a Sentence
- "I wore gloves to keep my hands warm."
- "Frederico had a great glove, but he couldn't hit a curveball, so he never broke into the pros."
- "He gloved the line drive for the third out."
- "Maxwell gloved his hand so that he wouldn't leave fingerprints, then pulled the trigger."
Word Details
Is GLOVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GLOVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GLOVE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GLOVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | l | o | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GLOVE
23 words from the letters in GLOVE
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GLOVE in Word Games
GLOVE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, GLOVE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GLOVE to find 23 additional valid words.