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GAUNTLET

(noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Gauntlet.

Gauntlet - as a noun

To offer or accept a challenge

Example: "Threw down the gauntlet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gantlet

A glove of armored leather; protects the hand

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gantletmetal glove

A glove with long sleeve

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gantlet

A form of punishment in which a person is forced to run between two lines of men facing each other and armed with clubs or whips to beat the victim

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gantlet

Example Sentences

"He ran the gauntlet of angry protestors outside the courthouse."
"The new employee had to go through a gauntlet of interviews."
"The knight threw down his gauntlet challenging his opponent to a duel."
"She faced the gauntlet of criticism after her controversial speech."
"The obstacle course was a gauntlet of physical challenges."
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Word Game Points

Is GAUNTLET a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gauntlet is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GAUNTLET has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is GAUNTLET a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gauntlet is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GAUNTLET has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is GAUNTLET a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gauntlet is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GAUNTLET has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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