noun
- Plural of gater; a covering or protective garment worn over the ankle and lower leg, typically fastened with buttons or straps.
Usage: Often used in the plural form; singular 'gater' is less common in modern usage.; Variant spelling of 'gaiters,' which is the more standard modern spelling.
Examples
- The hiker wore gaters to protect her legs from mud and brush.
- Soldiers in the historical reenactment wore authentic gaters with their uniforms.
- She fastened the gaters around her boots before heading out on the trail.
- The equestrian competitor's gaters matched her riding jacket perfectly.