plural gaiters
1
: a cloth or leather leg covering reaching from the instep to above the ankle or to mid-calf or knee
2
a
: an overshoe with fabric upper
b
: an ankle-high shoe with elastic gores in the sides
3
: a fabric covering in the form of a closed loop worn around the neck that can extend to cover the lower part of the face : neck gaiter
If associates wish to wear their own mask or personal covering, it must be clean and cover their nose and mouth. Alternatives might include a scarf, bandana or a gaiter.—
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This time, a man wearing a gaiter that covered his nose and mouth was accompanied by three other individuals who appeared intimidating to Raimi.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Additionally, one tester reported the gaiter, which helps keep snow out on powder days, led to frustratingly sweaty feet on warmer corn missions.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
However, what sets the Free Hiker apart is an integrated sock-like gaiter that simultaneously keeps sand and scree from sneaking into the shoe, providing hikers with a touch of compression and more support.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 July 2024
The landscapers — wearing long-sleeve shirts and gaiters for sun and mosquito protection — are used to seeing a lot of mosquitoes during the summer.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024
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Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Additionally, one tester reported the gaiter, which helps keep snow out on powder days, led to frustratingly sweaty feet on warmer corn missions.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
However, what sets the Free Hiker apart is an integrated sock-like gaiter that simultaneously keeps sand and scree from sneaking into the shoe, providing hikers with a touch of compression and more support.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 July 2024
The landscapers — wearing long-sleeve shirts and gaiters for sun and mosquito protection — are used to seeing a lot of mosquitoes during the summer.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024
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“Gaiter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gaiter. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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gaiter
noun
gai·ter
ˈgāt-ər 
: a leg covering reaching from the instep to above the ankle or to mid-calf or knee
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