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Vocabulary Entry
gauntlet
|noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
A protective glove worn in various contexts, especially in combat or hazardous activities.
Example Sentences
"The knight donned his gauntlet before facing the dragon."
"She wore a gauntlet to protect her hands while handling the hot metal."
"The gauntlet became a symbol of strength and bravery in the arena."
N
noun
A challenge or ordeal, often one that requires endurance or bravery to overcome.
Example Sentences
"He threw down the gauntlet, daring anyone to compete against him."
"Completing the marathon was a gauntlet of physical and mental challenges."
"She faced the gauntlet of questions during her job interview."
V
verb
To challenge someone to a contest or duel.
Example Sentences
"He gauntleted his rival to a duel at dawn."
"The coach gauntleted the team to step up their performance."
"She gauntleted her coworker in a friendly competition for the best presentation."