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Meaning of mitten
A mitten is a type of garment that covers the hand, typically extending to the wrist, with a separate compartment for the thumb but not for each finger.
Etymology of mitten
The word "mitten" has its roots in the Old French word "mitaine," which referred to a type of glove or hand covering
The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe various types of hand coverings, including those with separate compartments for the fingers and those without
Synonyms
glove
hand covering
fingerless glove
gauntlet
palm covering
hand warmer
finger covering
wrist warmer
hand protector
finger protector
palm protector
thumb hole
fingerless mitten
ski glove
snow glove
winter glove
cold weather glove
hand gear
handwear
palm gear
finger gear
wrist gear
hand apparel
finger apparel
palm apparel
thumb apparel
hand clothing
finger clothing
palm clothing
wrist clothing
hand accessory
finger accessory
palm accessory
thumb accessory
Definitions
- A garment covering the hand, with a separate compartment for the thumb but not for each finger
- A type of hand covering used for warmth, protection, or as a fashion statement
Usage Examples
- She put on her mittens to go skiing in the cold weather
- The baseball player wore a mitten to catch the ball
- The child's mittens were lost in the snow
Antonyms
bare hand
uncovered hand
gloveless hand
fingerless hand
open hand
exposed hand
unprotected hand
unguarded hand
defenseless hand
naked hand
ungloved hand
unsheathed hand
unmittened hand
uncovered fingers
exposed fingers
bare fingers
ungloved fingers