gauntlet

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noun (1)

gaunt·let ˈgȯnt-lət How to pronounce gauntlet (audio)

ˈgänt-

variants or less commonly gantlet

: a glove worn with medieval armor to protect the hand

: any of various protective gloves used especially in industry

: an open challenge (as to combat)

—used in phrases like throw down the gauntlet

: a dress glove extending above the wrist

gauntleted

ˈgȯnt-lə-təd How to pronounce gauntlet (audio)

ˈgänt-

adjective

gauntlet

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noun (2)

variants or less commonly gantlet

: a double file of men facing each other and armed with clubs or other weapons with which to strike at an individual who is made to run between them

—used with run

: a line, series, or assemblage

especially : one that poses some sort of ordeal

a gauntlet of autograph-seekers

: a severe trial : ordeal

ran the gauntlet of criticism and censure

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Gauntlet comes from Middle French gantelet, the diminutive of gant, meaning "glove." (The gauntlet that means "severe trial," "ordeal," or "double file of armed men" is a different word that originates from Swedish gata, meaning "lane" or "way.") To throw down the gauntlet is to issue an open challenge, while to pick up the gauntlet is to accept an open challenge. These figurative phrases come from the conventions of medieval combat. The gauntlet was the glove of a suit of armor. To challenge someone to combat, a knight would throw his glove at another knight's feet. The second knight would take it up if he intended to accept the challenge, in which case a jousting match might ensue.

单词	gauntlet
释义	gauntlet 1 of 2 noun (1) gaunt·let ˈgȯnt-lət ˈgänt- variants or less commonly gantlet 1 : a glove worn with medieval armor to protect the hand 2 : any of various protective gloves used especially in industry 3 : an open challenge (as to combat) —used in phrases like throw down the gauntlet 4 : a dress glove extending above the wrist gauntleted ˈgȯnt-lə-təd ˈgänt- adjective gauntlet 2 of 2 noun (2) variants or less commonly gantlet 1 a : a double file of men facing each other and armed with clubs or other weapons with which to strike at an individual who is made to run between them —used with run b : a line, series, or assemblage especially : one that poses some sort of ordeal a gauntlet of autograph-seekers 2 : a severe trial : ordeal ran the gauntlet of criticism and censure Did you know? Gauntlet comes from Middle French gantelet, the diminutive of gant, meaning "glove." (The gauntlet that means "severe trial," "ordeal," or "double file of armed men" is a different word that originates from Swedish gata, meaning "lane" or "way.") To throw down the gauntlet is to issue an open challenge, while to pick up the gauntlet is to accept an open challenge. These figurative phrases come from the conventions of medieval combat. The gauntlet was the glove of a suit of armor. To challenge someone to combat, a knight would throw his glove at another knight's feet. The second knight would take it up if he intended to accept the challenge, in which case a jousting match might ensue. Synonyms Noun (2) cross crucible fire ordeal trial See all Synonyms & Antonyms Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English, from Middle French gantelet, diminutive of gant glove, from Old French, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch want glove, Old Norse vǫttr Noun (2) altered from gantelope, apparently by assimilation to gauntlet entry 1 First Known Use Noun (1) 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (2) 1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing gauntlet pick/take up the gauntlet throw down the gauntlet pick/take up the gauntlet throw down the gauntlet Kids Definition gauntlet noun gaunt·let ˈgȯnt-lət 1 : a glove made of small metal plates and worn with a suit of armor 2 : a glove with a wide cuff that protects the wrist and part of the arm gauntlet noun variants also gantlet as in trial a test of faith, patience, or strength before being adopted, school textbooks must often run the gauntlet of several local and state committees Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance trial crucible cross ordeal initiation fire challenge adversity baptism of fire difficulty misfortune baptism tribulation hardship acid test mishap woe tragedy vicissitude grief misadventure trouble rigor grievance litmus test privation complication discomfort inconvenience affliction mischance nuisance asperity annoyance
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gauntlet

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