Synonyms for gauntlet
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Protective armor for the hands, formerly thrown down as a challenge to combat.
Related words
- Word family
- gauntleted
- Phrases
- run the gauntlet
- Other spellings
- gantlet US
Forms
- Plural
- gauntlets → gloves…
Example sentences
- glove Tom reached over and opened the glove compartment.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| gauntlet | rising | |
| glove | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- glove1