C2 noun /ˈɡɔːntlɪt/
gauntlet
перчатка / вызов
Meaning
a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge
Example
The knight threw down his gauntlet as a sign of challenge.
Рыцарь бросил свою перчатку как знак вызова.