gauntlet
/ˈɡɔntlət/
noun
- A strong glove with a long cuff that covers the wrist and part of the arm, worn for protection (e.g., by knights, motorcyclists, or fencers).
- The knight pulled on his steel gauntlet before the jousting match.
- Motorcyclists often wear leather gauntlets to protect their hands and wrists.
- She carefully placed the fencing gauntlet on her right hand.
- A challenge or test, especially one that involves facing a series of difficulties or attacks (used in phrases like 'throw down the gauntlet' and 'run the gauntlet').
- The new employee had to run the gauntlet of tough questions during the interview.
- He accepted the gauntlet and agreed to debate the issue publicly.
- By criticizing the company's policy, she threw down the gauntlet to management.