gauntlet in German
gauntlet in German is Fehdehandschuh, Kampfhandschuh, Panzerhandschuh — gauntlet means a heavy protective glove, historically part of a suit of armor, traditionally thrown down as a challenge to fight (as in "throw down the gauntlet").
gauntlet in German
Fehdehandschuh
Protective armor for the hands, formerly thrown down as a challenge to combat.
Kampfhandschuh
Protective armor for the hands, formerly thrown down as a challenge to combat.
Panzerhandschuh
Protective armor for the hands, formerly thrown down as a challenge to combat.
Spießrutenlauf
Stulpe
A long glove covering the wrist.
What does "gauntlet" mean?
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noun A heavy protective glove, historically part of a suit of armor, traditionally thrown down as a challenge to fight (as in "throw down the gauntlet").
"In the story, the young lord picked up the gauntlet and accepted the duel."
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noun A long glove that covers part of the forearm, worn for protection in sports or work.
"The falconer wore a leather gauntlet to protect his arm."
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noun A difficult or punishing ordeal one must get through, especially a barrage of criticism, obstacles, or attacks (as in "run the gauntlet").
"Before getting the job, he had to run the gauntlet of five interviews."
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gauntlet in a sentence
- In the story, the young lord picked up the gauntlet and accepted the duel.
- By criticizing the plan in public, she threw down the gauntlet to her boss.
- The falconer wore a leather gauntlet to protect his arm.
- Before getting the job, he had to run the gauntlet of five interviews.
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What is "gauntlet" in German?
"gauntlet" in German is Fehdehandschuh, Kampfhandschuh, Panzerhandschuh. gauntlet means: A heavy protective glove, historically part of a suit of armor, traditionally thrown down as a challenge to fight (as in "throw down the gauntlet").
How do you use "gauntlet" in a sentence?
Example: "In the story, the young lord picked up the gauntlet and accepted the duel." In German, "gauntlet" is Fehdehandschuh, Kampfhandschuh, Panzerhandschuh.
Are there other ways to say "gauntlet" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "gauntlet": Fehdehandschuh, Kampfhandschuh, Panzerhandschuh, Spießrutenlauf, Stulpe.
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