Gauntlet

['gɔːntlɪt] or ['gɔntlət]

Definition

(noun.) 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.

(noun.) a glove with long sleeve.

(noun.) a glove of armored leather; protects the hand.

(noun.) to offer or accept a challenge; 'threw down the gauntlet'; 'took up the gauntlet'.

Inputed by Logan--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) See Gantlet.

(n.) A glove of such material that it defends the hand from wounds.

(n.) A long glove, covering the wrist.

(n.) A rope on which hammocks or clothes are hung for drying.

Checker: Victoria

Definition

n. the iron glove of armour formerly thrown down in challenge: a long glove covering the wrist.—p.adj. Gaunt′leted wearing a gauntlet or gauntlets.—n. Gaunt′let-guard a guard of a sword or dagger protecting the hand very thoroughly.—Run the gauntlet (see Gantlet).—Throw down Take up the gauntlet to give to accept a challenge.

Typed by Frank