Definitions
- A covering for the hand, usually made of leather or fabric. - Worn to keep hands warm in cold weather or to protect them from dirt or injury. - Used in various sports such as baseball, boxing, and skiing.
- A type of glove that covers the wrist and part of the forearm. - Historically used as a protective armor for the hands and arms. - Used in modern times for various activities such as welding, cooking, and motorcycling.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are types of hand coverings.
- 2Both can be made of leather or fabric.
- 3Both are used for protection.
- 4Both have variations for different purposes.
- 5Both can be worn for sports or recreational activities.
What is the difference?
- 1Coverage: Gloves cover only the hands while gauntlets extend up to the forearm.
- 2Purpose: Gloves are primarily used for warmth or protection from dirt or injury while gauntlets were historically used as armor for the hands and arms.
- 3Design: Gauntlets often have a more intricate design than gloves due to their historical use as armor.
- 4Usage: Gloves are more commonly used in everyday situations while gauntlets are typically used for specific activities such as welding or cooking.
- 5Connotation: Gauntlet has a negative connotation when used in the idiom 'run the gauntlet' which means to endure a series of challenges or criticisms.
Remember this!
Glove and gauntlet are both types of hand coverings used for protection, but they differ in coverage, purpose, design, usage, and connotation. Gloves cover only the hands and are primarily used for warmth or protection from dirt or injury. Gauntlets extend up to the forearm and were historically used as armor for the hands and arms. They are now used for specific activities such as welding or cooking.
