Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gauntlet
noun
/ˈɡɔːnt.lɪt/
Definition
A protective glove worn in combat or a challenge that someone must face.
Examples
- He wore a gauntlet while handling the sword.
- She had to run the gauntlet of difficult questions during her interview.
Meaning
The term gauntlet can refer to two main ideas: it can mean a type of glove that armors the hand and wrist, especially in historical contexts, or it can represent a difficult challenge that one must undergo, often used in the phrase ‘running the gauntlet.’
Synonyms
- glove
- challenge
- trial
