Meaning
boxing glove
- a padded glove used in boxing
- a large, thick mitten or protective glove (e.g. for ovens or winter wear)
In a sentence
Il pugile si è allacciato i guantoni prima di salire sul ring.
The boxer laced up his gloves before stepping into the ring.
Usa il guantone da forno per non bruciarti le dita.
Use the oven mitt so you don't burn your fingers.
Ha deciso di appendere i guantoni al chiodo dopo l'ultimo incontro.
He decided to hang up his gloves after the last match.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| guantone | masculine · singular |
| guantoni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formed by the augmentative suffix '-one' on 'guanto' (glove).