How to Use gaiter in a Sentence

gaiter

noun
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  • Collin Morikawa had a gaiter around his neck to try to stay warm.
    — Tim Reynolds, ajc, 10 Apr. 2022
  • The store is getting 20 to 40 orders for the gaiter kits per day.
    — Laura Malt Schneiderman Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Star Tribune, 25 Sep. 2020
  • The boot gaiters come with grippers that can be clipped to boots to keep out snow, too.
    — Karthika Gupta, Parents, 11 Jan. 2024
  • One of the biggest failure points of a gaiter is the instep strap.
    — Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2021
  • It can be worn as a face mask, headband, neck gaiter, and more.
    — Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 18 Apr. 2022
  • The neck fleece or gaiter beloved by runners ranked worse than no mask at all.
    — USA Today, 16 Aug. 2020
  • Plus, boot gaiters with gripper elastic and clips keep my pants in place and the snow out.
    — Michelle Parente, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2024
  • For deeper snow, there is a built in gaiter hook to attach snow pants to.
    — Outdoor Life, 22 Feb. 2021
  • Payton has worn a black gaiter in both the Saints' games so far this season.
    — Amie Just | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 23 Sep. 2020
  • One of the most versatile things in her pack is a fleece neck gaiter (or two or three).
    — Rachael Schultz, Outside Online, 4 Dec. 2018
  • The same water-resistant fabric of the vest was used on the gaiter.
    — oregonlive, 3 Dec. 2020
  • Neck gaiter-style masks that combine a nose piece with an elastic cord to draw the mask tight against the face.
    — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 July 2020
  • Others have used a face gaiter or Buff, a tube of cloth that extends from the collarbone to the ridge of the nose.
    — Heather Murphy, New York Times, 30 May 2020
  • Wallen is wearing a neck gaiter that is pulled down in the majority of the videos.
    — Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2020
  • What to Consider: The gaiter will stretch over time but can feel a little tight at first.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2023
  • That gaiter or face mask worn for warmth is essential this year.
    — Star Tribune, 5 Dec. 2020
  • He was seen wearing a red jacket, a dark blue gaiter-style mask, black pants, black gloves and black shoes.
    — Fox News, 13 Jan. 2022
  • The high gaiter of the hoodie helps keep your neck and core truly warm, even in frosty, windy conditions.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 18 Nov. 2020
  • Yes, the hood does flap at highway speeds, but on cool days, the extra fabric at the back of the neck helped our neck gaiter keep us warm.
    — Alexander George, Popular Mechanics, 30 Mar. 2021
  • Whether or not a gaiter is as protective as a face mask is up for debate.
    — Amanda Tarlton, USA TODAY, 30 July 2020
  • On Sunday afternoon, Nicholas Edwards rolled the white gaiter over his nose and mouth for the last time.
    — Michael Paulson, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2020
  • The worst option – ranked below wearing no mask – is the neck gaiter, according to the study.
    — Ella Lee, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2022
  • Another pulled down his gaiter, puckered his lips in a kiss, and then walked away.
    — Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 2 July 2022
  • The powder skirt and wrist gaiters make this a decent ski or snowboard jacket.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Stay away from bandanas and gaiter masks unless that's all that's available.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 25 May 2021
  • This system is made to breathe better than a standard neck warmer or gaiter, so your breath won’t fog the goggles.
    — Douglas Schnitzspahn, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Your best bet is to keep the water line below the top of your boot if possible, and add a pair of trail gaiters for super wet days.
    — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Gruden wore his mask like a chin strap, and Payton sported his gaiter like a turtleneck.
    — Arnie Stapleton, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Sep. 2020
  • And yes, coach Matt Nagy wore his navy and orange neck gaiter over his nose and mouth for the entirety of the team’s 90-minute practice session.
    — Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 17 Aug. 2020
  • Gruden was shown wearing his mask on his chin during the Raiders' 34-24 win over the Saints, while Payton had a gaiter that did not rise above his neck.
    — Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 22 Sep. 2020

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