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Gauntlet

/ˈɡɔːnt.lət/

Protective armor for the hands, formerly thrown down as a challenge to combat.

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📖 Definitions of "Gauntlet"

noun

1
Protective armor for the hands, formerly thrown down as a challenge to combat.
2
A long glove covering the wrist.
3
A rope on which hammocks or clothes are hung for drying.

🔄 Synonyms of "Gauntlet"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
metal glovenoun	a glove of armored leather; protects the hand
gauntletsnoun	(figuratively) Any challenging, difficult, or painful ordeal, often one performed for atonement or punishment.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Gauntlet"

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Word	Definition
metal glovenoun	a glove of armored leather; protects the hand
glovenoun	(clothing) An item of clothing, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers.
mittnoun	An oversized, protective glove such as an oven mitt or a baseball mitt.
noosenoun	An adjustable loop of rope, such as the one placed around the neck in hangings, or the one at the end of a lasso.
clampnoun	A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things that are apart together.
visenoun	(US) An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.
strangleholdnoun	A grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off.
gripnoun	A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
boxingnoun	(sports) A sport where two opponents punch each other with gloved fists to head and torso; the object being to score more points by the end of the match or by knockout, or technical knockout.
catchernoun	(baseball) The player who squats behind home plate and receives the pitches from the pitcher.
kidnoun	(informal) A child, adolescent, or (loosely) a young adult.
challengenoun	A confrontation; a dare.
callnoun	A cry or shout.
defiancenoun	Open or bold resistance to or disregard for authority, opposition, or power; refusing to give up.
vicenoun	Bad or immoral behaviour.
gantletnoun	(US) Alternative spelling of gauntlet. [Protective armor for the hands, formerly thrown down as a challenge to combat.]
riding glovenoun	A glove worn during horseback riding.
gagenoun	Something, such as a glove or other pledge, thrown down as a challenge to combat (now usually figurative).
manifernoun	A large gauntlet worn over the bridle hand during jousting tournaments.
demigauntletnoun	A bandage that covers the hand but not the fingers