gaiter

gai·ter  (gtr)

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 lightweight, 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 high 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-² in Indo-European roots.]

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gaiter [ˈgeɪtə]

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 foot

2. (Clothing & Fashion) Also called spat a similar covering extending from the ankle to the instep

3. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Mountaineering) (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

[from French guêtre, probably of Germanic origin and related to wrist]

gaiterless  adj

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	gaiter - a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles spat leg 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 sides gore, panel - a piece of cloth that is generally triangular or tapering; used in making garments or umbrellas or sails shoe - 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 ankle leg covering, legging, leging - a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)

Translations

gaiter [ˈgeɪtəʳ] N → polaina f

gaiter

n → Gamasche f

gaiter [ˈgeɪtəʳ] n → ghetta

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gaiter [ˈgeɪtəʳ] n → ghetta