gantlet

Meanings

• noun

  A long rope with handles, used to strike or be struck by others as a form of punishment or initiation rite.

  - "During the initiation ceremony, the new members had to run the gauntlet."
  - "The soldier who failed to complete his task was forced to run the gauntlet."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gantlet
hallet , mallet , rallet , spallet

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Variants

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gantlet , gantlets , gauntlet , gauntleted , gauntlets

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'gantlet' is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word 'gantlatir' meaning 'a bundle' or 'a rope'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gauntlet' is also used figuratively to refer to a difficult challenge or situation.

2. In the Middle Ages, the gantlet was used as a form of punishment for criminals.

3. The word 'gantlet' is sometimes spelled 'gantlet' or 'gantlet'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Initiation Rite: A ritual or ceremony that marks the transition of an individual from one status to another, often involving physical or mental challenges.

2. Hazing: A ritual or tradition, often involving physical or mental challenges, used to initiate new members into a group or organization.

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Culture

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In Haitian culture, the gantlet is used in initiation ceremonies for secret societies. The initiate must run through a line of members, each of whom strikes them with the gantlet. This is a test of courage and endurance.

How to Memorize "gantlet"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long rope with handles, and imagine yourself running through a line of people who strike you with the gantlet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gantlet' with the idea of a test of courage and endurance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'GANTLET' to remember the definition: 'A long rope with handles, used to strike or be struck by others as a form of punishment or initiation rite'.

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