gantlet
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈɡænt.lɪt/
Examples
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She admired the intricate design on the old gantlet displayed in the museum.
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The knight wore a steel gantlet to protect his hand and forearm in battle.
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Welders often use a leather gantlet when working with hot metals.
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He wore a gantlet to protect his hands during the battle.
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The knight's gantlets were made of thick leather.
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The knight donned his gantlet before entering the battlefield to ensure his hands were protected.
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In medieval times, warriors often wore a gantlet as part of their armor to shield their hands during combat.
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She carefully picked up the hot metal, using a gantlet to avoid burning her hands.
Synonyms
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8.3
A strong protective glove that covers the hand and sometimes the arm
How Protective
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9.9
665
1.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gantlet originally meant a heavy protective glove. It comes from an old French word gant meaning 'glove', so a gantlet is simply a strong glove used to protect the hand.