Gauntlet ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Gauntlet ( noun )

1. A glove covering the hand and wrist and having a flared cuff for the elbow; worn as a defensive armor by knights and as a ceremonial item by officers of certain British regiments.
2. A metal glove or mitten worn as a defense against sword cuts; worn by medieval knights.
3. A severe test or challenge.
4. A glove worn by a knight in armor to protect the hand.

Origin:

Middle english gantelote, from old french gantelet, from gant "glove", from frankish *want- "hand".

Examples:

1. The knight put on his gauntlet and mounted his horse.
2. He threw down the gauntlet and challenged his opponent to a duel.
3. The company had to run the gauntlet of hostile shareholders at the AGM.
4. The candidate had to run the gauntlet of hostile questions from the press.
5. The gauntlet was made of steel and weighed almost two pounds.

(As a verb)

Gauntlet ( verb )

1. A glove covering the hand and wrist and having a flared cuff for the elbow; worn as a defensive armor by knights and as a ceremonial item by officers of certain British regiments.
2. A metal glove or mitten worn as a defense against sword cuts; worn by medieval knights.
3. A severe test or challenge.
4. A glove worn by a knight in armor to protect the hand.

Origin:

Middle english gantelote, from old french gantelet, from gant "glove", from frankish *want- "hand".

Examples:

1. The knight put on his gauntlet and mounted his horse.
2. He threw down the gauntlet and challenged his opponent to a duel.
3. The company had to run the gauntlet of hostile shareholders at the AGM.
4. The candidate had to run the gauntlet of hostile questions from the press.
5. The gauntlet was made of steel and weighed almost two pounds.