gauntlet in Russian
gauntlet in Russian is ла́тная рукави́ца, перча́тка, рукави́ца — 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 Russian
ла́тная рукави́ца
Pronounced: latnaya rukavitsa
Protective armor for the hands, formerly thrown down as a challenge to combat.
перча́тка
Pronounced: perchatka
Protective armor for the hands, formerly thrown down as a challenge to combat.
рукави́ца
Pronounced: rukavitsa
Protective armor for the hands, formerly thrown down as a challenge to combat.
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 Russian?
"gauntlet" in Russian is ла́тная рукави́ца, перча́тка, рукави́ца. 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 pronounce ла́тная рукави́ца?
"gauntlet" in Russian is ла́тная рукави́ца, pronounced "latnaya rukavitsa".
How do you use "gauntlet" in a sentence?
Example: "In the story, the young lord picked up the gauntlet and accepted the duel." In Russian, "gauntlet" is ла́тная рукави́ца, перча́тка, рукави́ца.
Are there other ways to say "gauntlet" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "gauntlet": ла́тная рукави́ца, перча́тка, рукави́ца.
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