| 释义 |
gai·ter
\ˈgād.ə(r), -ātə-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: French guêtre, from Middle French guestre, guiestre, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old English wrist — more at wrist
1. : a cloth or leather leg covering reaching from the instep to ankle, mid-calf, or knee, usually fastened by buttons or buckles, and held by a strap under the shank of the shoe
< bishops and archdeacons, as well as deans, wear aprons and gaiters — F.C.Happold >
2.
a. : an ankle-high shoe with elastic gores in the sides — compare congress gaiter, romeo
b. : an overshoe reaching to the ankle or above and having a fabric upper — compare arctic
3. : a protective covering (as for a leaf spring or over a weak spot in a fire hose) |