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 gauntlet gauntlet /ˈgɔntlət/

noun

  1. 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  ( gantlet [American] , gauntlet )
    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
  2. A glove with long sleeve  ( gantlet [American] , gauntlet )
    a glove with long sleeve
  3. A glove of armored leather; protects the hand  ( gantlet [American] , gauntlet , metal glove )
    a glove of armored leather; protects the hand
  4. To offer or accept a challenge  ( gantlet , gauntlet )
    to offer or accept a challenge
     Threw down the gauntlet
    threw down the gauntlet
     Took up the gauntlet
    took up the gauntlet