mitten
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A piece of clothing worn on the hand that covers the thumb separately but keeps the other fingers together.
Usage notes
Unlike gloves, mittens don't separate the fingers, which makes them warmer but less flexible.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The baby's _____ kept falling off no matter how tightly we tied them."
Answer: mitten
In your own words, what does "mitten" mean?
A piece of clothing worn on the hand that covers the thumb separately but keeps the other fingers together.
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