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kraghandske — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gauntlet 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").

Senses

kraghandske is used for these senses in English:

  • gauntlet A long glove covering the wrist.

gauntlet — full definition

  1. 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").
  2. noun A long glove that covers part of the forearm, worn for protection in sports or work.
  3. noun A difficult or punishing ordeal one must get through, especially a barrage of criticism, obstacles, or attacks (as in "run the gauntlet").

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