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gauntlet

/'ɡɔntlɪt/

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noun
a glove with long sleeve
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gantlet

type of:
glove
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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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gantlet

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corporal punishment
noun
to offer or accept a challenge
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"threw down the gauntlet" "took up the gauntlet"

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gantlet

type of:
challenge
noun
a glove of armored leather; protects the hand
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gantlet metal glove

type of:
glove

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cataphract coat of mail suit of armour body armour suit of armor body armor

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