gaiter gaiter /ˈgeɪtɝ/

noun

1. Legging consisting of a cloth or leather covering for the leg from the knee to the ankle  ( gaiter )
   legging consisting of a cloth or leather covering for the leg from the knee to the ankle
    Hikers often wear gaiters to protect their legs from mud and debris.
   Hikers often wear gaiters to protect their legs from mud and debris.
   
   
2. A shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides  ( gaiter )
   a shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides
    She wore gaiters to protect her shoes and ankles from mud and water during her hike.
   She wore gaiters to protect her shoes and ankles from mud and water during her hike.
   
   
3. A cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles  ( gaiter , spat )
   a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles