gaiter
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A cloth covering that covers the instep and ankles.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
gayterSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡeɪtɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
A shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides
Legging consisting of a cloth or leather covering for the leg from the knee to the ankle
A neck gaiter.
verb
transitive
To dress with gaiters.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
Used this way, gaiter is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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