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KK Pronunciation

〔 `gɒntlIt, `gɑn- 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˋ^ɒ:ntlit 〕


Overview of noun gauntlet

The noun gauntlet has 4 senses


  • gauntlet, gantlet -- (to offer or accept a challenge; "threw down the gauntlet"; "took up the gauntlet")

  • gauntlet, gantlet, metal glove -- (a glove of armored leather; protects the hand)

  • gauntlet, gantlet -- (a glove with long sleeve)

  • gauntlet, gantlet -- (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)