Gauntlet

/ɡˈɔːntlət/

/ˈɡɔntɫət/

Gauntlet

a form of punishment in which a person is forced to run between two lines of men facing each other and armed with clubs or whips to beat the victim

synonyms : gantlet

a glove of armored leather; protects the hand

synonyms : gantlet

a glove with long sleeve

synonyms : gantlet

to offer or accept a challenge

synonyms : gantlet

Examples

1. If you think you can beat me in a race, I'll take up the gauntlet.

2. When the challenge was issued, she immediately took up the gauntlet and proved her skills.

3. When she heard the insults, she threw down the gauntlet and challenged the other person to a fight.

4. He has been waiting for a worthy opponent to take up the gauntlet for months.