leg covering - a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)chap - (usually in the plural) leather leggings without a seat; joined by a belt; often have flared outer flaps; worn over trousers by cowboys to protect their legs gaiter - legging consisting of a cloth or leather covering for the leg from the knee to the ankle garment - an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk" puttee, puttees - a strip of cloth wound around the leg to form legging; used by soldiers in World War I gaiter, spats, spat - a cloth covering (a legging) that provides covering for the instep and ankles |