1. Plural of gantry; a bridge-like overhead structure that spans across something, typically used to support equipment, cranes, or signals.
Usage: Most common in industrial, railway, and aerospace contexts.
2. Plural of gantry; a wheeled or stationary framework used to support and move heavy loads, such as in shipyards or construction sites.
Usage: Technical/industrial usage.

Examples

• The shipyard installed several gauntries to lift the massive steel sections.
• Railway gauntries hold signal lights and overhead power lines above the tracks.
• The rocket launch facility features multiple gauntries for assembling and servicing spacecraft.
• Construction gauntries allow workers to safely access and work on tall structures.
• The factory's gauntries moved heavy machinery across the production floor.