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gaiter

UK
/ˈɡeɪtə/
US
/ˈɡeɪtər/

Translations

gaiternoun
gaiters
pl
UK
/ˈɡeɪtə/
US
/ˈɡeɪtər/
He wore gaiters to protect his legs while hiking.
Он надел гамаши, чтобы защитить ноги во время похода.
The soldier adjusted his gaiters before marching.
Солдат поправил свои краги перед маршем.
Additional translations
гетры
Synonyms
legging
spat
puttee
ankle protector
gaiteradjective
UK
/ˈɡeɪtə/
US
/ˈɡeɪtər/
Used attributively before a noun to denote equipment, accessories, or styles related to gaiters.

Definitions

gaiternoun
A protective garment that covers the ankle and lower part of the leg, worn over the shoe and trouser cuff to keep out mud, snow, or water.
The hiker wore gaiters to keep mud and snow out of his boots.
A tubular piece of stretch fabric worn around the neck and pulled up over the mouth and nose for warmth or protection.
She pulled her gaiter up over her face to shield herself from the cold wind.
A flexible protective sleeve or boot fitted around a moving joint, especially a vehicle's constant-velocity (CV) joint, to keep out dirt and moisture.
The mechanic replaced the torn gaiter on the car's CV joint.
gaiteradjective
Relating to or designed for gaiters.
He bought a pair of gaiter clips for his winter boots.
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