n. (US gantlet) ørun the gauntlet 1 be subjected to harsh criticism. 2 pass between two rows of people and receive blows from them, as a punishment or ordeal. [earlier gantlope f. Sw. gatlopp f. gata lane, lopp course, assim. to GAUNTLET(1)]
GAUNTLET
Meaning of GAUNTLET in English
English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012