nounπShareProtective armor for the hands, formerly thrown down as a challenge to combat."The knight wore a thick gauntlet to protect his hands during the jousting tournament. "militaryweaponwearhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA long glove covering the wrist."The chef wore a thick leather gauntlet to protect his wrists while preparing the hot dish. "wearitemmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rope on which hammocks or clothes are hung for drying."After washing the camping gear, we hung the wet towels and socks on the gauntlet stretched between two trees to dry in the sun. "nauticalutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTwo parallel rows of attackers who strike at a criminal as punishment"The rebellious student faced a gauntlet of angry parents at the school meeting. "policemilitarywarhistorylawsocietygroupactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSimultaneous attack from two or more sides"The students faced a gauntlet of difficult questions during the final exam. "militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny challenging, difficult, or painful ordeal, often one performed for atonement or punishment"The student faced the gauntlet of difficult exams with determination. "sufferingactionsituationwarmilitarygameritualhistorytraditionliteraturecurseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA temporary convergence of two parallel railroad tracks allowing passage through a narrow opening in each direction without switching."The train passed through the gauntlet, smoothly navigating the temporary joining of the tracks. "technologyvehiclemachinetechnicalindustrytrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
