boxing gloves
Padded fighting handwear
Boxing gloves are padded mittens worn during boxing matches and training.
The padding protects both the wearer's hands and the opponent's face from the full force of punches.
They come in various weights—heavier for training, lighter for competition.
She laced up her boxing gloves before stepping into the ring.
Informal term for hands
- headgearCoverings for the skull
- mouthguardProtective dental insert
- trunksStorage chests or swimwear
- robeLong loose outer garment
shoes · heavy bag · speed bag · cup · groin protector · spit bucket · Vaseline · gauze
Quick, straight blow
- hookCurved catching device
- uppercutAscending boxing strike
- crossPass from side to side
- comboItems grouped together
counterpunch · body blow · haymaker · feint · parry · slip · bob and weave · clinch
Limited stretch of something
- fightPhysical or verbal conflict
- sparringPractice combat training
- matchGame between opponents
- knockoutIncapacitating final blow
TKO · decision · clash · rivalry · contest · confrontation · duel · slugfest
Closed curve shape
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
- ropesBraided flexible cords
- cornerMeeting point of edges
- refereeSports rule enforcer
cornerman · cutman · rounds · bell · heavyweight · welterweight · middleweight · lightweight
Practice combat training
- shadowboxingSolo combat practice
- bag workStriking practice on bags
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
cardio · rounds · timer · coach · gym · sweat · workout · endurance
Material for cushioning
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- foamBubble-filled substance
- wrist supportDevice stabilizing the forearm-hand joint
- velcro closureInterlocking fabric fastening system
lace-up · injury prevention · reinforcement · snug · layered
Tanned animal skin
- cowhideTanned bovine leather
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
- full-grainLeather with intact surface
stitching · lining · weight · ounces · shape · molded · ventilation · moisture-wicking
mitts
Informal term for hands
- headgearCoverings for the skull
- mouthguardProtective dental insert
- trunksStorage chests or swimwear
robe · shoes · heavy bag · speed bag · cup · groin protector · spit bucket · Vaseline · gauze
jab
Quick, straight blow
combo · counterpunch · body blow · haymaker · feint · parry · slip · bob and weave · clinch · footwork
bout
Limited stretch of something
knockout · TKO · decision · clash · rivalry · contest · confrontation · duel · slugfest · brawl
ring
Closed curve shape
referee · cornerman · cutman · rounds · bell · heavyweight · welterweight · middleweight · lightweight · featherweight
sparring
Practice combat training
- shadowboxingSolo combat practice
- bag workStriking practice on bags
- drillsRepetitive training routines
conditioning · cardio · rounds · timer · coach · gym · sweat · workout · endurance · technique
padding
Material for cushioning
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- foamBubble-filled substance
- wrist supportDevice stabilizing the forearm-hand joint
velcro closure · lace-up · injury prevention · reinforcement · snug · layered
leather
Tanned animal skin
full-grain · stitching · lining · weight · ounces · shape · molded · ventilation · moisture-wicking · durability
- glovesmittens, baseball glove, rubber glove, leather glove, latex glove
- sporting goodsbaseballs, bats, baseball bats, balls, hockey pucks
- gym equipmenttreadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, rowing machine, weight belt
- Olympic equipmentjavelin, discus, shot put, barbell, balance beam
- protective gearhelmet, helmets, hard hat, hard hats, goggles
- fight memorabiliachampionship belts, title belts, fight posters, autographed photos, robes