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  • 1gloves are off — When the gloves are off, people start to argue or fight in a more serious way. ( The gloves come off and take the gloves off are also used. It comes from boxing, where fighters normally wear gloves so that they don t do too much damage to each… …

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  • 2wear — I. /wɛə / (say wair) verb (wore, worn, wearing) –verb (t) 1. to carry or have on the body or about the person as a covering, equipment, ornament, or the like: to wear a coat; to wear a watch; to wear a disguise. 2. to have or use on a person… …

  • 3gloves are off —    When the gloves are off, people start to argue or fight in a more serious way. ( The gloves come off and take the gloves off are also used. It comes from boxing, where fighters normally wear gloves so that they don t do too much damage to each …

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  • 4wear — wearer, n. /wair/, v., wore, worn, wearing, n. v.t. 1. to carry or have on the body or about the person as a covering, equipment, ornament, or the like: to wear a coat; to wear a saber; to wear a disguise. 2. to have or use on the person… …

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  • 5wear — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 use as clothing ADJECTIVE ▪ daily, everyday, weekend ▪ summer, winter PREPOSITION ▪ with  …

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  • 6wear out — use until thin or full of holes, shabby    If you wear out your gloves, we ll provide a new pair …

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  • 7Batting gloves — are a component in baseball sportswear. The glove covers one or both hands of a batter, providing comfort, heat, improved grip, and shock absorption when hitting the ball. The use of gloves is not obligatory in any level of the game, but they are …

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  • 8Mechanix Wear — Mechanix Wear, Inc. Type Private Industry Industrial Manufacturing Founded 1991 Headquarters …

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  • 9Boxing gloves — are gloves that fighters wear or use on their hands to cushion the impact during boxing matches. Their primary use is to protect the knuckles of the fighters. They are also used for protection from injury such as fractures and/or contusions when… …

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  • 10Formal wear — Western dress codes Formal wear Formal Semi formal Informal Smart casual Business casual Casual Active attire Formal wear (US, Canada) and formal dress (UK, Australia, New Zealand, and other Commonwealth Realms) are the general terms for clothing …

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