drop the gauntlets

To drop the gauntlets means to throw off ones theoretical gloves before a fight.

"hey man don't make me drop the gauntlets on you! ya herd me?!"

by CBodden December 13, 2013

Gauntle

The action of gauntleting somebody. AKA hitting them with a gauntlet.

Stop pissing me off or im going to gauntle you!

by kwag69 December 27, 2011

Gaunlet

Gauntlets are a set of early renaissance articulated steel hand gloves designed to provide maximal protection in combat without compromising .

They are Hand-Arm protection equipment worn to protect the wearer from specific hazards: e.g. general handling ( cuts and abrasion), hot and cold handling, cuts or punctures, wet work and chemical

My gaunlet protected me from the chemical spill earlier today.

by Ykb August 23, 2018