gauntlet (Meaning)
gauntlet (n)
to offer or accept a challenge
a glove of armored leather; protects the hand
a glove with long sleeve
a form of punishment in which a person is forced to run between two lines of men facing each other and armed with clubs or whips to beat the victim
gauntlet (n.)
See Gantlet.
A glove of such material that it defends the hand from wounds.
A long glove, covering the wrist.
A rope on which hammocks or clothes are hung for drying.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gauntlet
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gauntlet Sentence Examples
- The knight donned his heavy gauntlet, prepared for the approaching duel.
- The hiker faced a gauntlet of obstacles as he ventured through the treacherous mountain pass.
- The veteran soldier had endured countless gauntlets throughout his harrowing years of service.
- The gauntlet of questions from the interviewers tested the candidate's endurance and wit.
- The young entrepreneur felt like he was running a gauntlet as he navigated the uncertain start-up world.
- The pandemic presented a gauntlet of challenges that required global cooperation and resilience.
- The marathon runner faced a gauntlet of cheers and encouragement as they pushed through the final stretch.
- The surgeon meticulously prepared for the gauntlet of procedures that lay ahead.
- The boxer was known for his ability to weather through the gauntlet of blows from his opponents.
- The gauntlet of legal hurdles delayed the resolution of the complex case.
FAQs About the word gauntlet
to offer or accept a challenge, a glove of armored leather; protects the hand, a glove with long sleeve, a form of punishment in which a person is forced to run
trial, cross, initiation, ordeal, crucible, fire,challenge, baptism of fire, complication, acid test
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The knight donned his heavy gauntlet, prepared for the approaching duel.
The hiker faced a gauntlet of obstacles as he ventured through the treacherous mountain pass.
The veteran soldier had endured countless gauntlets throughout his harrowing years of service.
The gauntlet of questions from the interviewers tested the candidate's endurance and wit.
