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mittens

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/ˈmɪtənz/ · mit-tens

A type of glove that covers the hand but not the fingers.

Meanings

nounformal

A type of glove that covers the hand but not the fingers.

ایک قسم کا دستانہ جو ہاتھ کو ڈھانپتا ہے لیکن انگلیوں کو کھلا چھوڑ دیتا ہے۔

دستانے

dastanay

Synonyms

gloveshandwearmittsدستانےہاتھ کے لباسدستکش

Antonyms

bare handsnaked handsکھلی انگلیاںنگہانی ہاتھ

Common Collocations

  • woolen mittens
  • warm mittens
  • red mittens

Example Sentences

I wear mittens when it's cold outside.

جب باہر سردی ہوتی ہے، تو میں دستانے پہنتا ہوں۔

Jab baahar sardi hoti hai, to main dastanay pehenta hoon.

She knitted a pair of red mittens.

اس نے ایک جوڑی سرخ دستانے بنائے۔

Us ne aik jori surkh dastanay banaye.

Mittens are great for keeping your hands warm.

دستانے آپ کے ہاتھوں کو گرم رکھنے کے لئے بہترین ہیں۔

Dastanay aap ke haathon ko garm rakhne ke liye behtareen hain.

Easily Confused With

gloves:Gloves cover the fingers and hands, while mittens leave the fingers free.

Word Family

mitt
verbچھونا
mittened
adjectiveدستانے دار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'mitten' as a ' mitten' for your fingers, keeping them warm.

Picture a cozy pair of mittens hanging by the fireplace.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "mitaine" — a glove

First known use: 14th century

The word has roots in Old French 'mitaine', referring to a type of glove. It has evolved in English to specifically denote a type of glove that covers the hand but leaves the fingers free.