Noun Definition

gauntlet

1.Definition: 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

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Category: General

2.Definition: a glove of armored leather; protects the hand

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Category: Objects

3.Definition: a glove with long sleeve

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Category: Objects

4.Definition: to offer or accept a challenge

"Threw down the gauntlet", "Took up the gauntlet"

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Category: General