gauntlet
/หษกษหnt.lษt/
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Simple Meaning
a long glove that protects the hand and arm, often worn by soldiers in the past.
When to Use
๐Academic Writing๐Exam Vocabulary๐ฐNews & Media
Advanced โ complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
โThe knight wore a metal gauntlet on his arm.โ
โHe threw down the gauntlet and challenged his rival to a fight.โ
Learning Path
โถFull Definition
Protective armor for the hands, formerly thrown down as a challenge to combat.