Gauntleted: meaning, definitions and examples
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gauntleted
[ หษกษหnt.lษช.tษชd ]
appearance, armor
The term 'gauntleted' refers to something that is equipped with a gauntlet, which is a type of protective glove worn as part of a suit of armor. Gauntlets were historically used in the context of combat, providing defense for the hands and arms while allowing for some dexterity. In modern usage, 'gauntleted' can also imply a sense of formidability or challenge, often referring to a situation where one must face difficult challenges or obstacles, akin to 'throwing down the gauntlet'.
Synonyms
armored, battle-ready, protected.
Examples of usage
- He emerged from the duel, gauntleted and victorious.
- The knight's gauntleted hand gripped the sword tightly.
- She faced the challenge gauntleted, ready for battle.
Translations
Translations of the word "gauntleted" in other languages:
๐ต๐น com luvas de malha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคตเฅเคธ เคเฅ เคธเคพเคฅ
๐ฉ๐ช mit Handschuhen
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan sarung tangan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒ ััะบะฐะฒะธััั
๐ต๐ฑ w rฤkawicach
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ่ขใใฏใใ
๐ซ๐ท avec des gants
๐ช๐ธ con guantes
๐น๐ท eldivenle
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฅ๊ฐ์ ๋ผ๊ณ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุชุฏู ุงูููุงุฒุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ v rukavicรญch
๐ธ๐ฐ v rukaviciach
๐จ๐ณ ๆด็ๆๅฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ v rokavicah
๐ฎ๐ธ รญ hanskum
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะปาะฐะฟะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qolbaฤlฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ con guantes
Etymology
The word 'gauntlet' originates from the Old French word 'gant', meaning glove. Its evolution into the term 'gauntlet' as it is used in English dates back to around the 14th century when it began to be associated with armored gloves worn by knights. The specific construction of gauntlets allowed for both protection and mobility of the hand. The phrase 'to throw down the gauntlet' comes from the medieval practice of tossing a gauntlet to challenge someone to a duel, symbolizing a call to arms. Over centuries, the usage of the word expanded, and 'gauntleted' became an adjective to describe something adorned with or resembling gauntlets, often imbued with connotations of bravery and combat readiness. This duality in meaning showcases how historical elements influence modern language, reflecting both literal and figurative challenges.