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Puttees

Description:

Puttees are a type of cloth wrapping worn around the lower leg, typically made of woolen fabric or strips of canvas. They are used for protection and support, particularly in outdoor activities or military use.

Senses:

• Noun (Plural):
• Long strips of fabric worn as leg coverings.
• Shoe coverings that extend up to the calf.


• Verb:
• To wrap or fasten with puttees.

Examples:

Noun:

1. He wore traditional puttees during his hiking expedition.
2. The soldier tightened his puttees before heading into the battlefield.

Verb:

1. The trekker meticulously putteed his legs to prepare for the mountainous terrain.
2. She learned how to puttee her ankles from the experienced hiker.

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