单词 | gauntlets |
释义 | gauntlet1 of 2noun (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 adjective ˈgänt- gauntlet 2 of 2noun (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 gauntlets noun variants also gantlets as in trials 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
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