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gantlet — Ⅰ. gant·let1 (gônt’lĭt, gänt’ ) n. ▸ A section of double railroad tracks formed by the temporary convergence of two otherwise parallel tracks in such a way that each set remains independent while traversing the same ground, affording passage at a … Word Histories
gauntlet — Ⅰ. gaunt·let1 also gant·let (gônt’lĭt, gänt’ ) n. 1. A protective glove, usually extending over some of the forearm, worn as part of medieval armor. 2. Any of various protective gloves, usually with an extended or flared cuff, as used in certain… … Word Histories
gantlet — I gant•let [[t]ˈgænt lɪt, ˈgɔnt [/t]] n. gauntlet II, 1), gauntlet II, 2), gauntlet II, 4) II gant•let [[t]ˈgænt lɪt, ˈgɔnt [/t]] n. her gauntlet I gant′let•ed, adj … From formal English to slang
Gantlet — Gant let, n. [Gantlet is corrupted fr. gantlope; gantlope is for gatelope, Sw. gatlopp, orig., a running down a lane; gata street, lane + lopp course, career, akin to l[ o]pa to run. See {Gate} a way, and {Leap}.] A military punishment formerly… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Gantlet — Gant let, n. A glove. See {Gauntlet}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To run the gantlet — Gantlet Gant let, n. [Gantlet is corrupted fr. gantlope; gantlope is for gatelope, Sw. gatlopp, orig., a running down a lane; gata street, lane + lopp course, career, akin to l[ o]pa to run. See {Gate} a way, and {Leap}.] A military punishment… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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