gaiter

gai·ter

G0010100 (gā′tər)n.1. a. A heavy cloth or leather covering for the leg extending from the instep to the ankle or knee.b. A similar covering of moisture-resistant fabric, used by skiers and hikers.2. An ankle-high shoe with elastic sides.3. An overshoe with a cloth top.4. A tubular collar fitting closely around the neck, often worn by skiers.

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[French guêtre, from Old French guietre, of Germanic origin; see wer- in Indo-European roots.]

gaiter

(ˈɡeɪtə) n (often plural) 1. (Clothing & Fashion) a cloth or leather covering for the leg or ankle buttoned on one side and usually strapped under the foot2. (Clothing & Fashion) Also called: spat a similar covering extending from the ankle to the instep3. (Mountaineering) a waterproof covering for the ankle worn by climbers and walkers to prevent snow, mud, or gravel entering over the top of the boot4. (Clothing & Fashion) a waterproof covering for the ankle worn by climbers and walkers to prevent snow, mud, or gravel entering over the top of the boot[C18: from French guêtre, probably of Germanic origin and related to wrist] ˈgaiterless adj

gait•er

(ˈgeɪ tər)

n. 1. a cloth or leather covering for the ankle and instep and sometimes also the lower leg, worn over the shoe or boot. 2. a cloth or leather shoe with elastic insertions at the sides. 3. an overshoe with a cloth top. [1765–75; < French guêtre, Middle French guiestre, guestre, c. German Rist ankle, wrist. See wrist]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	gaiter - a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and anklesspatleg covering, legging, leging - a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)
	2.	gaiter - a shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sidesgore, panel - a piece of cloth that is generally triangular or tapering; used in making garments or umbrellas or sailsshoe - footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
	3.	gaiter - legging consisting of a cloth or leather covering for the leg from the knee to the ankleleg covering, legging, leging - a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)

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