Gauntlets Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Gauntlets

Meaning 1 : a glove with long sleeve

    Synonyms : gantlet
Meaning 2 : 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

    Synonyms : gantlet
Meaning 3 : to offer or accept a challenge

    Example : threw down the gauntlet,took up the gauntlet

    Synonyms : gantlet
Meaning 4 : a glove of armored leather; protects the hand

    Synonyms : gantlet,  metal glove


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