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Meaning of "mitten" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MITTEN

From Old French mitaine, of uncertain origin.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MITTEN

mitten  [ˈmɪtən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MITTEN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mitten is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MITTEN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

mitten

Glove

A glove is a garment covering the whole hand. Gloves have separate sheaths or openings for each finger and the thumb; if there is an opening but no covering sheath for each finger they are called "fingerless gloves". Fingerless gloves with one large opening rather than individual openings for each finger are sometimes called gauntlets. Gloves which cover the entire hand or fist but do not have separate finger openings or sheaths are called mittens. Mittens are warmer than gloves made of the same material because fingers maintain their warmth better when they are in contact with each other. Reduced surface area reduces heat loss. A hybrid of glove and mitten also exists, which contains open-ended sheaths for the four fingers and also an additional compartment encapsulating the four fingers as a mitten would. This compartment can be lifted off the fingers and folded back to allow the individual fingers ease of movement and access while the hand remains covered. The usual design is for the mitten cavity to be stitched onto the back of the fingerless glove only, allowing it to be flipped over to transform the garment from a mitten to a glove.

Definition of mitten in the English dictionary

The definition of mitten in the dictionary is a glove having one section for the thumb and a single section for the other fingers Sometimes shortened to: mitt. Other definition of mitten is a boxing glove.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MITTEN


bitten
ˈbɪtən
Brighton
ˈbraɪtən
Britain
ˈbrɪtən
conscience-smitten
ˈkɒnʃənsˌsmɪtən
cosmopolitan
ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən
Dayton
ˈdeɪtən
kitten
ˈkɪtən
laten
ˈleɪtən
Mahometan
məˈhɒmɪtən
metropolitan
ˌmɛtrəˈpɒlɪtən
Satan
ˈseɪtən
seiten
ˈsaɪtən
sitten
ˈsɪtən
skeleton
ˈskɛlɪtən
smitten
ˈsmɪtən
tighten
ˈtaɪtən
titan
ˈtaɪtən
triton
ˈtraɪtən
unsmitten
ʌnˈsmɪtən
written
ˈrɪtən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MITTEN

mitre
mitre block
mitre box
mitre gear
mitre joint
mitre square
mitrewort
mitriform
mitt
Mittelland Canal
mittened
Mitterrand
mittimus
Mitty
Mitty-like
Mittyesque
mitumba
mity
mitzvah
mitzvoth

WORDS THAT END LIKE MITTEN

backbitten
Britten
flea-bitten
forgotten
frostbitten
ghostwritten
handwritten
hard-bitten
litten
outwritten
overwritten
rewritten
sex kitten
snakebitten
twitten
typewritten
unbitten
underwritten
unwritten
well-written
yitten

Synonyms and antonyms of mitten in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mitten» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MITTEN

Find out the translation of mitten to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mitten from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mitten» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

连指手套
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mitón
570 millions of speakers

English

mitten
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एक प्रकार का दस्ताना
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

قَفَّازٌ بِدُونِ أَصَابِعٍ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

варежка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mitene
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দস্তানাবিশেষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

moufle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mitten
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fausthandschuh
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ミトン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

벙어리 장갑
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mitten
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

găng tay hở ngón
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கையுறை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चिमटा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

eldiven
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

muffola
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rękawica jednopalcowa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мітенки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mănușă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γάντι χωρίς δάχτυλα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mitten
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vante
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vott
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mitten

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MITTEN»

The term «mitten» is very widely used and occupies the 18.088 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MITTEN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «mitten» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «mitten» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mitten

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MITTEN»

Discover the use of mitten in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mitten and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Mitten: A Ukrainian Folktale
Several animals sleep snugly in Nicki's lost mitten until the bear sneezes.
‎2009
2
M is for mitten: a Michigan alphabet book
Presents for each letter of the alphabet something associated with the state of Michigan, from "apple blossom" to "Detroit Zoo."
Annie Appleford, Kathy-Jo Wargin, 1999
3
The Mitten
A retelling of the traditional tale of how a boy's lost mitten becomes a refuge from the cold for an increasing number of animals.
Jim Aylesworth, 2009
4
Sports Law in the United States
Lawyers representing parties with interests in the United States will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative sports law. Also check out Sports Law online.
Matthew J. Mitten, 2011
5
Murda Mitten
Bonita was willing to do whatever it took to get out of the murderous city of Detroit.
Renita M. Walker, 2010
6
A Guide for Using the Mitten in the Classroom
How Many Cubes Will Fit into Your Mitten? (Non-Standard Volume) Make an enlarged copy of page 36 for each student. Ask the students how many multilinked cubes might fit inside of each mitten and tell them to write their estimates at the top ...
Mary Rosenberg, 1999
7
One Mitten
Kristine O'Connell George. One mitten gives my sleepy cat a kitten-soft one- mitten pat. So that's where it was!
Kristine O'Connell George, 2004
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Mad for it: From Blackpool to Barcelona: Football’s Greatest ...
From the Celtic–Rangers rivalry and Tyneside derby to the biggest global clashes from Barcelona to Buenos Aires, journalist Andy Mitten uses the fans' own words and stories to illuminate the conflicts, tensions, histories and culture ...
Andy Mitten, 2010
9
Shawn Fanning: Napster and the Music Revolution
A biography of the founder and director of the music enchange Internet company, Napster, focusing on the court cases of 2000.
Christopher Mitten, 2002
10
Poems for Sight-word Practice: With Month-by-month Activities
Materials: mitten shapes for tracing oak tag felt, yarn, pom-poms Materials: index cards shoe box large paper sock Ask each of the children to bring one of her mittens to school in a paper lunch bag (to ensure secrecy), with a written clue about ...
Laureen Reynolds, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MITTEN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mitten is used in the context of the following news items.
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Skies are alive across the mitten
Take two! If you were stuck in the office today, you may have been tempted to sneak out and soak up the beauty of the day. Skies were alive ... «WNEM Saginaw, Jul 15»
2
Mitten: Neville on punditry and coaching
Mitten: Neville on punditry and coaching · ESPN FC's Most Influential List 3 minutes ago Andy Mitten. Read ... By Andy Mitten. Share. Tweet. 3 minutes ago ... «ESPN FC, Jul 15»
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Premier League - How Luis Suarez's success could be key to …
By Andy Mitten 3 hours ago Eurosport. · · ·. Premier League - How Luis Suarez's success could be key to Pedro's . View photo. Barcelona's ... «Yahoo Eurosport UK, Jul 15»
4
Boy found face-down in Warren County creek expected to recover
The boy's mother performed CPR because he wasn't breathing, Mitten said. Emergency personnel got to the home and found the child had ... «WCPO, Jul 15»
5
Holly Cole to headline South Coast Jazz
... Elizabeth Doxtater, Barbara-Helen Hill, Naomi Johnson, Jennifer Lickers, Brenda Mitten, Caitlin Wakara Morrison and Melinda Shank-Miles. «Brantford Expositor, Jul 15»
6
How Luis Suarez could be key to Pedro's United move
By Andy Mitten - Just now ... could be pushing Pedro towards a Barcelona exit and into the hands of Manchester United, writes Andy Mitten. «Eurosport.com ASIA, Jul 15»
7
The Best Ports for Michigan Salmon
Rogers City is in northern Lake Huron, roughly between the middle and fore fingers of the Mitten. Lake Huron's salmon fishery has declined in ... «OutdoorHub, Jul 15»
8
MIS Could Host More Music Festivals
MIS will also host the Big Mitten State Fair, a tech-focused spin-off of the state fair, September 3rd through September 7th. Other events include ... «WILX-TV, Jul 15»
9
Mitten Clarke MD embarks on the adventure of a lifetime
JUST three years after finding her sea legs, Mandy Mitten is preparing for the sailing adventure of a lifetime. She is part of the Team Great ... «Stoke Sentinel, Jul 15»
10
New Photos of Pluto Moons Nix and Hydra Show Best Views Yet
For example, Nix is shaped like a jelly bean and bears a curious red patch, while Hydra resembles a big, gray mitten. The reddish region on Nix ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»

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