gauntlets

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɡɔːntlɪts

Definition

Protective gloves, historically made of metal plates, worn as part of a suit of armor to shield the hands during combat.

Examples

• The museum display featured a complete set of medieval armor, including the intricate steel gauntlets.

• He struggled to pick up the small coin while wearing his bulky iron gauntlets.

• The knight's gauntlets were dented from the repeated blows of his opponent's mace.

Synonyms of gauntlets

Words with a similar meaning to gauntlets:

• gloves
• mittens
• armor

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