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gloves A pair of rubberized protective coverings worn on the hands to protect them from germs, dirt and other harmful substances. ■ I always wear gloves when I'm handling raw meat or cleaning dishes, so that I don't end up with food poisoning or e.coli in my hair.
boxing A sport in which two people punch each other in the face while wearing gloves. ■ "I'm not really into boxing, but I love watching it on TV."
Fantastically In a manner that is so absurd or ridiculous as to be laughable. ■ "I had to wear my socks on my hands because I forgot to bring a pair of gloves," he said, "That was just fantastically stupid."
mitts A pair of small gloves worn by a clown, usually used to perform tricks or entertain the audience. ■ "Why did the clown buy new mitts? Because his old ones were too big and bulky for his tiny hands!
Softball A ball that is slightly smaller than a regular baseball, used in a game played with bats and gloves. ■ "I can't believe I struck out on a softball! That's like hitting a home run with a tennis ball."
unorthodox adjective, Characterized by, or in accordance with, a departure from accepted or established norms or practices. ■ He wore socks on his hands instead of gloves. That's pretty unorthodox, but it works for him.
vigorously With great energy and enthusiasm, often to the point of exertion. ■ "I'm going to vigorously clean this house before my in-laws arrive," said Jane, as she put on her cleaning gloves and grabbed a broom with both hands.
Chilly adjective A chilly person is someone who likes to keep their environment cold and likes to wear warm clothing. They are also known for being somewhat distant and reserved, much like the weather they prefer. ■ Jane decided to go out for a run in the park on a chilly morning. She wore her winter coat and gloves, but she still couldn't feel her fingers. As she jogged past the other runners, she noticed that they all seemed to be enjoying themselves, despite the frigid temperature. Jane couldn't help but wonder if she was just too chilly for her own good.
palmer A person who is extremely self-conscious about their appearance and often wears gloves, even in the summer, to avoid exposing their pale hands. ■ "I have a palmer complex," said Jane. "I'm always worried that my hands will be seen and everyone will know I haven't been out in the sun."
Tanner A person who is extremely tan or has a tanned skin tone, often due to excessive sun exposure or the use of artificial tanning products. ■ "I had to wear gloves while playing basketball with that guy. He was so tanned, I couldn't even tell where his fingers were!"