gaiter
noun
gai·ter
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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
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Any over-the-ankle footwear should perform even better, and a set of gaiters or a pair of heavy-duty outdoor pants like the FjĂ€llrĂ€ven 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 peopleâs 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 Between rosy cheeks, a 1,000-watt smile beamed across the small portion of her uncovered face beneath beanie and above neck gaiter. — Joseph Robertia, Anchorage Daily News, "Frenzied sled dogs, an eager 4-year-old, and an Alaska rite of passage," 1 Feb. 2018 My favorite trick is soaking my hat and neck gaiter â keeping the blood flow to your head and neck cool does a great job of regulating temperature. — Jordan Rodriguez, idahostatesman, "You can escape the heat at your favorite fishing hole â just use these tips," 17 July 2017 To keep detritus out, protect your shoesâ ankle openings with a good pair of gaiters. — Robbie Gonzalez, WIRED, "All The Gear You Need For Trail Running," 14 July 2017 This hiking must is a neck gaiter/bandana/sun guard/scarf that can be worn 16 ways, says Will Elliott of Paragon Guides in Vail, Colorado. — Cassie Shortsleeve, CNT, "How to Pack for a Hiking Trip," 7 July 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'gaiter.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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gaiter
noun
English Language Learners Definition of gaiter
: a cloth or leather covering worn over the lower part of the leg especially to keep the legs and ankles dry when hiking
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