Gauntlets: meaning, definitions and examples

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gauntlets

 

[ หˆษกษ”หntlษชts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

protective gloves

Gauntlets are a type of protective gloves, typically made of leather or metal, worn as a part of medieval armor. They are designed to protect the hands and wrists in combat.

Synonyms

gloves, hand protection, mitts

Examples of usage

  • They wore gauntlets to protect their hands in battle.
  • The knight's gauntlets were adorned with intricate designs.
Context #2 | Noun

challenges or difficulties

Gauntlets can also refer to a series of challenges or difficulties that one must face or endure. It is often used metaphorically to describe a difficult or dangerous situation.

Synonyms

challenge, obstacle, trial

Examples of usage

  • She had to run the gauntlet of criticism from her colleagues.
  • He faced the gauntlet of the job interview process.

Translations

Translations of the word "gauntlets" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manoplas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคธเฅเคคเคพเคจเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Handschuhe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sarung tangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒะบะฐะฒะธั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rฤ™kawice

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰‹่ข‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gants

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guantes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eldivenler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ๊ฐ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูุงุฒุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rukavice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rukavice

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹ๅฅ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rokavice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hanskar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปา“ะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ—แƒแƒ—แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™lcษ™klษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guantes

Etymology

The word 'gauntlets' originated from the Old French word 'gantelet', which means 'a little glove'. It has been used since the 15th century to refer to gloves or protective armor for the hands. Over time, the term evolved to also represent a series of challenges or difficulties. Gauntlets have been a crucial part of medieval armor and continue to be used symbolically in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,159 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.