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gaiter
[ gey-ter ]
noun
- a covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and instep and sometimes also the lower leg, worn over the shoe or boot. Compare upper 1( def 7 ).
- a cloth or leather shoe with elastic insertions at the sides.
- an overshoe with a fabric top.
gaiter
/ ˈɡeɪtə /
noun
- a cloth or leather covering for the leg or ankle buttoned on one side and usually strapped under the foot
- Also calledspat a similar covering extending from the ankle to the instep
- a waterproof covering for the ankle worn by climbers and walkers to prevent snow, mud, or gravel entering over the top of the boot
Derived Forms
- ˈgaiterless, adjective
Other Words From
- gaiter·less adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of gaiter1
Example Sentences
He is seen with his armed son, who hastily pulls a neck gaiter over his face, looking around wide-eyed.
A neck gaiter protected his face from bugs.
After six months on the job, Cullen knew it was inevitable that the sand would creep into his socks despite the canvas gaiters covering his pant legs and shoes.
At the time, court papers say, Mr. Pelham was wearing a pair of goggles, a neck gaiter and a baseball hat emblazoned with a logo associated with the Proud Boys, a far-right group.
Additional items include gloves, a hat, neck gaiter and sunglasses.
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