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gantlet

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: gantlet

1
 n
the convergence of two parallel railroad tracks in a narrow place; the inner rails cross and run parallel and then diverge so a train remains on its own tracks at all times
2
 n
a glove of armored leather; protects the hand
3
 n
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
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: gantlet
1

n the convergence of two parallel railroad tracks in a narrow place; the inner rails cross and run parallel and then diverge so a train remains on its own tracks at all times

Type of:
railroad, railroad track, railway
a line of track providing a runway for wheels
2

n a glove of armored leather; protects the hand

Synonyms:
gauntlet, metal glove
Type of:
glove
handwear: covers the hand and wrist

n a glove with long sleeve

Synonyms:
gauntlet
Type of:
glove
handwear: covers the hand and wrist

n to offer or accept a challenge

Synonyms:
gauntlet
Type of:
challenge
a call to engage in a contest or fight
3

n 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:
gauntlet
Type of:
corporal punishment
the infliction of physical injury on someone convicted of committing a crime
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