gaiter

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Some people think that a neck gaiter or cloth mask isn't enough.

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Quick take

a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of gaiter gathered in one view.

noun

a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles

noun

a shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides

noun

legging consisting of a cloth or leather covering for the leg from the knee to the ankle

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for gaiter.

noun

a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles

noun

a shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides

noun

legging consisting of a cloth or leather covering for the leg from the knee to the ankle

Example sentences

Some people think that a neck gaiter or cloth mask isn't enough.

> Neck fleeces, also called gaiter masks and often used by runners, were the least effective.

For serious swimming I've also got waterproof pants and even gaiters.

And I'll pull up a mask/neck gaiter outdoors if I'm approaching other people, even if I'll be somewhat distanced from them, especially if they are wearing masks.

I’m a longtime hiker and backpacker and in addition to treating your shoes, socks, pants, shirt and hat with permethrin, I highly recommend either a light summer weight gaiter treated with permethrin, or at the very least tucking your pants into your socks.

Generally we drivers are very poor at judging acceptable risk, like iffy weather conditions where we will feel pressure to keep that annoying tail-gaiter from overtaking even thou they are driving as if the conditions were optimal.