gantlets (Meaning)
gantlets
an open challenge (as to combat), one that poses some sort of ordeal, a double file of men facing each other and armed with clubs or other weapons with which to strike at an individual who is made to run between them, a double file of men armed with weapons (as clubs) with which to strike at a person who is made to run between them, a glove worn with medieval armor to protect the hand, a dress glove extending above the wrist, a line, series, or assemblage, any of various protective gloves used especially in industry, a protective glove used in industry, a protective glove worn with a suit of armor, a severe trial
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gantlets Sentence Examples
- The knight donned his heavy gauntlets, preparing for the fierce battle.
- The firefighters wore heat-resistant gauntlets to protect their hands during the raging inferno.
- The surgeon meticulously handled the patient's wound using sterile gauntlets.
- The climber gripped the rock face tightly with his dexterous gauntlets.
- The hiker slipped on waterproof gauntlets to shield his hands from rain and snow.
- The welder wore leather gauntlets to prevent sparks from burning his skin.
- The falconer carefully fitted leather gauntlets to the bird's feet.
- The gardener's gauntlets were stained green with chlorophyll from pruning roses.
- The chef sliced and diced with precision, his sharp knives protected by stainless steel gauntlets.
- The martial artist executed flawless punches and kicks with the aid of padded gauntlets.
FAQs About the word gantlets
an open challenge (as to combat), one that poses some sort of ordeal, a double file of men facing each other and armed with clubs or other weapons with which to
crucibles, ordeals, initiations, crosses, fires,trials, baptisms of fire, misfortunes,challenges, difficulties
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The knight donned his heavy gauntlets, preparing for the fierce battle.
The firefighters wore heat-resistant gauntlets to protect their hands during the raging inferno.
The surgeon meticulously handled the patient's wound using sterile gauntlets.
The climber gripped the rock face tightly with his dexterous gauntlets.
