单词 | gaiter |
释义 | Word Frequency gaiter(ˈɡeɪtə) noun (often plural) 1. a cloth or leather covering for the leg or ankle buttoned on one side and usually strapped under the foot 2. Also called: spat a similar covering extending from the ankle to the instep 3. a waterproof covering for the ankle worn by climbers and walkers to prevent snow, mud, or gravel entering over the top of the boot Derived forms gaiterless (ˈgaiterless) adjective Word origin C18: from French guêtre, probably of Germanic origin and related to wrist |
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