gaiter

• Stoff- oder Lederüberzug für Knöchel und Unterschenkel, der oft über Schuh und Hose getragen wird, zum Schutz oder als Teil einer Uniform.

A noun referring to a covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and lower leg, often worn over shoes and trousers for protection or as part of a uniform.

1. Clothing accessoryC1formal

   A covering of cloth or leather for the leg from the knee to the ankle, worn over the shoe and trousers.

   Gamaschen

   • Hikers often wear gaiters to keep debris out of their boots.
   • The gentleman wore leather gaiters over his trousers for the hunt.
   • She bought a pair of waterproof gaiters for her mountain trek.

   Synonymeleggingputtee