gauntlet in German
gauntlet in German is Fehdehandschuh, Kampfhandschuh, Panzerhandschuh — gauntlet means a heavy protective glove, historically part of a suit of armour, traditionally thrown down as a challenge to fight (as in "throw down the gauntlet").
gauntlet in German
What does "gauntlet" mean?
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noun A heavy protective glove, historically part of a suit of armour, traditionally thrown down as a challenge to fight (as in "throw down the gauntlet").
"The knight threw down his gauntlet to challenge his rival."
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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").
"New recruits had to run the gauntlet of tough questions from reporters."
gauntlet in a sentence
- The knight threw down his gauntlet to challenge his rival.
- The falconer wore a leather gauntlet to protect his arm.
- New recruits had to run the gauntlet of tough questions from reporters.
- She ran the gauntlet of angry fans on her way out of the stadium.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "gauntlet" in German?
"gauntlet" in German is Fehdehandschuh, Kampfhandschuh, Panzerhandschuh. gauntlet means: A heavy protective glove, historically part of a suit of armour, traditionally thrown down as a challenge to fight (as in "throw down the gauntlet").
How do you use "gauntlet" in a sentence?
Example: "The knight threw down his gauntlet to challenge his rival." 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.
