kid-glove

adjective

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\ ˈkid-ˈgləv

Definition of kid-glove

(Entry 1 of 2)

: marked by extreme care or deference kid-glove treatment

kid glove

noun

Definition of kid glove (Entry 2 of 2)

: a dress glove made of kid leather

with kid gloves

: with special consideration

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Examples of kid-glove in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Anglers lucky enough to catch a Legacy Lunker can do the bass and the biologist a favor by handling the fish with kid gloves before turning it over to the department. — Matt Williams, Dallas News, "Quest for super bass going strong," 18 Jan. 2020 Sporting a Juliet cap and kid gloves, Kelly looked every bit a bona fide princess. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "Grace Kelly Wore a Second (Pink!) Wedding Dress," 29 Sep. 2017

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