gauntlet
Translation
gauntlet, ordeal, challenge
Examples
The knight wore an iron gauntlet.
The knight wore an iron gauntlet.
He had to run the gauntlet of reporters.
He had to run the gauntlet of reporters.
To throw down the gauntlet is to issue a challenge.
To throw down the gauntlet is to issue a challenge.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) gauntlet a protective glove The knight wore an iron gauntlet.
((to run the)) gauntlet ((of sth.)) to face a series of challenges He had to run the gauntlet of reporters.
((to throw down the)) gauntlet to issue a challenge To throw down the gauntlet is to issue a challenge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: glove, mitten; ordeal, trial
Etymology
From Old French 'gantelet', a diminutive of 'gant' meaning 'glove'.
Memory Tips
Picture a knight throwing down his metal glove, or gauntlet, to issue a challenge.