ALL meanings of throw down the gauntlet
throw down the gaunt·let
T t - noun throw down the gauntlet a medieval glove, as of mail or plate, worn by a knight in armor to protect the hand. 1
- noun throw down the gauntlet a glove with an extended cuff for the wrist. 1
- noun throw down the gauntlet the cuff itself. 1
- idioms throw down the gauntlet take up the gauntlet, to accept a challenge to fight: He was always willing to take up the gauntlet for a good cause. to show one's defiance. Also, take up the glove. 1
- idioms throw down the gauntlet throw down the gauntlet, to challenge. to defy. Also, throw down the glove. 1
- noun throw down the gauntlet to offer a challenge 0
- noun throw down the gauntlet to challenge, as to combat 0