Gauntlet: meaning, definitions and examples

Used in historical or fantasy contexts to describe a piece of armor that covers the wrist and hand.

• The knight donned his sturdy gauntlet before heading into battle

Commonly worn in everyday life for warmth, protection, or hygiene. Can also be specialized, as in gardening gloves or medical gloves.

• She put on her gloves before heading out into the cold

Usually refers to a type of glove that features a larger, bulkier design, often used in sports like baseball or for handling hot objects in a kitchen.

• He picked up the hot tray from the oven with a thick mitt

Used particularly for cold weather clothing, covering the whole hand but having a separate section for the thumb.

• The child wore colorful mittens to keep her hands warm during the snowball fight

Often used in sports, especially in archery or martial arts, to describe protective gear worn on the forearm.

• The archer adjusted his arm guard to ensure a secure fit