gaiter

gai·ter | \ ˈgā-tər

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Definition of gaiter

1 : a cloth or leather leg covering reaching from the instep to above the ankle or to mid-calf or knee

2a : an overshoe with fabric upper

b : an ankle-high shoe with elastic gores in the sides

Examples of gaiter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Trail gaiters eliminate this problem by sealing the area from lower laces to just above the ankle. — The Editors, Field & Stream, "Three Things to Know Before You Buy Gaiters," 8 Jan. 2020 Behold the lowly gaiter, which resides both figuratively and literally at the intersection of pants and footwear. — The Editors, Field & Stream, "Three Things to Know Before You Buy Gaiters," 8 Jan. 2020 And the Bugaboot has a D-ring to easily attach a gaiter for added protection from snow. — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, "Winter is No Match for These Top-Performing Snow Boots," 16 Oct. 2019 Upstairs there was a library full of guidebooks and mountaineering periodicals, and a small museum that included the chunky gaiter boots that Franco-Italian alpinist Walter Cecchinel wore on one of his pioneering winter climbs in the seventies. — Simon Akam, Outside Online, "You Won’t Pass Chamonix’s Mountain Guiding Test," 27 Nov. 2019 Dan’s uniform was desert fatigues, knee-high gaiters, and combat boots, wearing a black sweater complete with a Blackwater insignia. — Longreads, "A Beautiful, Rugged Place: Erosion of the Body," 7 June 2018 Any over-the-ankle footwear should perform even better, and a set of gaiters or a pair of heavy-duty outdoor pants like the Fjällräven Keb Trekking Trousers will boost protection even more. — Wes Siler, Outside Online, "Let's Talk About Snakebites," 9 May 2018 That is helped in part by VW's Digital Cockpit and the eight-inch touchscreen, as well as little touches like the leather gaiter around the gear-shift lever. — Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, "The Volkswagen Atlas reviewed: A people’s wagon for the American people," 12 Apr. 2018 Backcountry skiers should buy taller, more supportive boots (like a hiking boot) with a gaiter ring. — Matt Allyn, Popular Mechanics, "How to Start Cross-Country Skiing," 23 Jan. 2018

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“Gaiter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gaiter. Accessed 29 Feb. 2020.

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