gauntlet gauntlet /ˈgɔntlət/

noun

1. 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  ( gantlet [American] , gauntlet )
   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
   
   
2. A glove with long sleeve  ( gantlet [American] , gauntlet )
   a glove with long sleeve
   
   
3. A glove of armored leather; protects the hand  ( gantlet [American] , gauntlet , metal glove )
   a glove of armored leather; protects the hand
   
   
4. To offer or accept a challenge  ( gantlet , gauntlet )
   to offer or accept a challenge
    Threw down the gauntlet
   threw down the gauntlet
    Took up the gauntlet
   took up the gauntlet