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gaiter

/ˈɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈɡeɪ.təɹ/

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noun

Polaina

A covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and instep.

Examples :

"The hiker wore a gaiter over her boots to keep snow out of her shoes. "

El excursionista usaba una polaina sobre sus botas para evitar que la nieve entrara en sus zapatos.

wear appearance material

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noun

Polaina

A covering cloth or leather for the whole leg from the knee to the instep, fitting down upon the shoe.

Examples :

"During the snowy hike, she wore thick gaiters to keep the snow out of her boots. "

Durante la caminata con nieve, ella usó polainas gruesas para evitar que la nieve entrara en sus botas.

appearance wear style item

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noun

Polainas del obispo

Part of the ecclesiastical garb of a bishop.

Examples :

"The bishop's gaiter, a purple covering for his lower leg, was visible beneath his long robes as he processed into the cathedral. "

La polaina del obispo, una cobertura púrpura para su pierna inferior, era visible debajo de sus largas vestiduras cuando entraba en la catedral.

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verb

Ponerse polainas

To dress with gaiters.

Examples :

"To prepare for the hiking trip, John gaitered his hiking boots. "

Para prepararse para la excursión, John se puso polainas en sus botas de senderismo.

appearance wear