Difference between Mittens and Gloves

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I have heard and hence used the term 'Mittens' for those that I use while rappelling. But, the ones that I use for bike-riding are referred as 'Gloves'.

Is there a difference between Gloves and Mittens? Is the difference depending upon the following?
If it makes easy, we can limit out scope to:

Use case: The way they are used and for the purpose of usage
Material those are made-up of.
The way they look

score 4 · Answer 1 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:48

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Gloves have separate fingers; they are less warm but allow you to use your hands better. Mittens have only a separate thumb; they are warmer but restrict the hands.

Both types come in all sorts of materials, and there are even combinations, e.g. gloves with detachable 'mitten-like' finger boxes.

See also this question.

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:48

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answered Mar 20 '17 at 07:04

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I prefer mittens over gloves because you can ball your hand into a fist to help keep them warmer. – Timmy Jim Mar 20 '17 at 15:12
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Note that some people use the simple abbreviation mitts to refer to mittens or gloves. – Martin F Mar 20 '17 at 19:31

Difference between Mittens and Gloves

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