Meaning of 'gantlet'

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Meaning of ‘gantlet’

5 definitions found.

gantlet

noun

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: gauntlet

noun

the convergence of two parallel railroad tracks in a narrow place

noun

a glove with long sleeve

Synonyms: gauntlet

noun

a glove of armored leather

Synonyms: gauntlet

noun

to offer or accept a challenge

Synonyms: gauntlet

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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