also: ゴーントレット
noun
Refers to the protective armored glove, often used in historical or fantasy contexts. Also used in the phrase 'throw down the gauntlet' (挑戦する).
騎士は鉄のガントレットをはめていた。
The knight wore iron gauntlets.
彼は相手にガントレットを投げつけて決闘を申
He threw down the gauntlet and challenged his opponent to a duel.