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Defenition of the word gantlet

    • Defenition of the word gantlet

      • the convergence of two parallel 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
      • 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
      • 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
      • a glove with long sleeve
      • a glove of armored leather; protects the hand
      • to offer or accept a challenge; "threw down the gauntlet"; "took up the gauntlet"
      • to offer or accept a challenge

    Meronymys for the word gantlet

      • body armor
      • body armour
      • cataphract
      • coat of mail
      • suit of armor
      • suit of armour

    Hypernyms for the word gantlet

      • challenge
      • corporal punishment
      • glove
      • gloves
      • railroad
      • railroad track
      • railway

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