gauntlet

definition: 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
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speech part: noun
synonyms: gantlet
definition: a glove with long sleeve
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speech part: noun
synonyms: gantlet
definition: a glove of armored leather
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speech part: noun
synonyms: gantlet metal glove
definition: to offer or accept a challenge
example: threw down the gauntlet
speech part: noun
synonyms: gantlet

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