batting glove
noun
Simple meaning
Each of a pair of protective gloves worn by a batsman to prevent damage to the fingers and hands.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
batihnggluhvSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbætɪŋɡˈlʌv
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
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Each of a pair of protective gloves worn by a batsman to prevent damage to the fingers and hands
A glove worn by batters in baseball to give a firmer grip on the bat
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Each of a pair of protective gloves worn by a batsman to prevent damage to the fingers and hands
Used this way, batting glove is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. This is a sporting use: familiar to anyone who follows the game, and puzzling to anyone who does not.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Sports
- News/reporting
- Everyday conversation
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