gauntlet

noun
UK: /ˈɡɔːntlət/
US: /ˈɡɔːntlət/

  1. A type of glove that protects the hand and wrist, often made of metal or leather.

    1. The knight raised his gauntlet before entering the battle.
    2. The museum displayed a collection of medieval armor, including a gauntlet.

  2. An intimidating or dangerous experience or test.

    1. The new recruits had to run the gauntlet during training.
    2. She faced a gauntlet of reporters eager to ask about the scandal.

Synonyms

ordeal trial challenge test
gauntlet transitive-verb

  1. To subject someone to a trial or ordeal.

    1. The company gauntleted the new employee with challenging tasks.
    2. The politician was gauntleted by the media during the interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gauntlet" in English means: A type of glove that protects the hand and wrist, often made of metal or leather., An intimidating or dangerous experience or test..

The phonetic transcription of "gauntlet" is /ˈɡɔːntlət/ in British English and /ˈɡɔːntlət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gauntlet": ordeal, trial, challenge, test.

Example usage of "gauntlet": "The knight raised his gauntlet before entering the battle.". More examples on the page.