gai·ter
(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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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 foot
2. (Clothing & Fashion) Also called: spat a similar covering extending from the ankle to the instep
3. (Mountaineering) a waterproof covering for the ankle worn by climbers and walkers to prevent snow, mud, or gravel entering over the top of the boot
4. (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
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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]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. |  gaiter - a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and anklesleg 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) |
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Translations
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gaiter
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