gauntlet • \GAWNT-lut\ Audio icon • noun
1 : a glove worn with medieval armor to protect the hand
2 : any of various protective gloves used especially in industry
*3 : an open challenge (as to combat) -- used in phrases like throw down the gauntlet
4 : a dress glove extending above the wrist
Example sentence:
Herb threw down the gauntlet, asking his guests, "Which one of you wants to get beaten in a game of chess?"
Long and Winding
16 years ago
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