gauntlet

• Nom désignant un gant de protection, souvent en cuir ou en métal, historiquement porté comme partie d'une armure, ainsi qu'un défi ou une épreuve.

A noun referring to a protective glove, often made of leather or metal, historically worn as part of armor, or a challenge or ordeal.

1. Armored gloveB2formal

   A strong glove with a long cuff, worn as part of medieval armor.

   Gantelet (armure)

   • The knight dropped his gauntlet as a challenge.
   • She wore a leather gauntlet for falconry.
   • The museum displayed a pair of iron gauntlets from the 15th century.

   Synonymesgantlet

2. Challenge or ordealB2informal

   A situation involving a series of difficult or dangerous experiences.

   Épreuve (difficile)

   • He had to run the gauntlet of angry protesters.
   • The new employee faced a gauntlet of tough questions during the interview.
   • Surviving the gauntlet of exams was a huge relief.

   Synonymeschallengehardshipordealtesttrialtribulation