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KID-GLOVE

\kˈɪdɡlˈʌv], \kˈɪdɡlˈʌv], \k_ˈɪ_d_ɡ_l_ˈʌ_v]\

Definitions of KID-GLOVE

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2011 - English Dictionary Database

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a glove made of fine soft leather (as kidskin)
showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people; "by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone"; "a tactful way of correcting someone"; "the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a glove made of fine soft leather (as kidskin)

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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