Gaiter Definition

gātər
gaiters
noun
gaiters
A cloth or leather covering for the instep and ankle, and, sometimes, the calf of the leg; spat or legging.
Webster's New World
A similar covering of moisture-resistant fabric, used by skiers and hikers.
American Heritage
A shoe with elastic in the sides and no lacing.
Webster's New World
A high overshoe with cloth upper.
Webster's New World
A tubular collar fitting closely around the neck, often worn by skiers.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
verb
To dress with gaiters.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Gaiter

Noun

Singular:
gaiter
Plural:
gaiters

Origin of Gaiter

  • French guêtre from Old French guietre of Germanic origin wer-2 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From the French guêtre.

    From Wiktionary

Gaiter Sentence Examples

  • A gaiter is a complete boot, not just a slipover piece.

  • The top model of gaiter has a rubber rand which encloses the entire top of the boot.

  • A split steering rack gaiter is an MoT failure point so it is well worth replacing the damaged part as quickly as possible.

  • This triple boot has an integral gaiter and heat retaining inner sole which makes cumbersome overboots redundant.

  • A black leather gaiter at the bottom of the gear lever adds to the sporting appearance of the interior.

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Words Starting With

GGAGAI

Words Ending With

RERTER

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Words Starting With G and Ending With R

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With G6 Letter Words Ending With R