glove

Definition

In baseball, the mitt-hand-basket that magically catches objects flying at your face at dangerous velocities; also shorthand for a fielder's defensive abilities because apparently 'good hands' wasn't technical enough.

Example Usage

That shortstop has an incredible glove—he backhanded the line drive like it had personally insulted his family.

Source: Baseball terminology

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