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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

running the gauntlet

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.14 in modern English

Syllables
run-ning the -gaunt-let
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
18
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of run the gauntlet

noun

A form of physical punishment by which a person is compelled to run through a double line of soldiers who attempt to strike him as they pass

Uncountable

Usage

Inflected Forms

running the gantlet (alternative)

Phrases

run the gamut

Frequently Paired Words

run the gamut

Questions

What does running the gauntlet mean?
present participle and gerund of run the gauntlet

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