The difference between Gauntlet and Suit of armor

When used as nouns, gauntlet means protective armor for the hands, formerly thrown down as a challenge to combat, whereas suit of armor means a collection of garments, usually made of metal, worn over the body for protection in battle from weapons.


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  1. Gauntlet as a noun:

    Protective armor for the hands, formerly thrown down as a challenge to combat.

  2. Gauntlet as a noun:

    A long glove covering the wrist.

  3. Gauntlet as a noun (nautical):

    A rope on which hammocks or clothes are hung for drying.

  1. Gauntlet as a noun (archaic):

    Two parallel rows of attackers who strike at a criminal as punishment

  2. Gauntlet as a noun:

    Simultaneous attack from two or more sides

  3. Gauntlet as a noun (figuratively):

    Any challenging, difficult, or painful , often one performed for or punishment

  4. Gauntlet as a noun (rail):

    A temporary of two allowing passage through a narrow opening in each direction without .

  1. Suit of armor as a noun:

    A collection of garments, usually made of metal, worn over the body for protection in battle from weapons.