noun
- protective coverings worn over the lower leg and ankle, typically extending from the knee or calf to the shoe
Usage: usually plural
Examples
- The hikers wore gaiters to keep snow out of their boots.
- She pulled on her canvas gaiters before entering the muddy field.
- The soldier’s gaiters protected his legs from thorns and debris.
- Waterproof gaiters are essential gear for mountain climbing.
- He fastened the straps on his leather gaiters before the hunt.
- The gaiters prevented small stones from getting into her shoes.