puttee
Spiral leg binding
A puttee is a long strip of cloth wound spirally around the leg from ankle to knee, worn as part of military uniforms or for outdoor work.
Puttees provided protection and support before modern combat boots became standard.
Soldiers in World War I wrapped puttees over their boots and trousers.
Ground combat troops
- trooperMounted soldier or patroller
- soldierArmed forces member
- sergeantMid-level military rank
- corporalOf the flesh
private · regiment · battalion · brigade · platoon · trench · doughboy · cavalry
Lower limb covering
- spatPetty verbal dispute
- leggingClose-fitting leg garment
- wrapEnclose by winding around
- bandageWound covering strip
binding · cloth · canvas · linen · khaki · spiral · winding · footwear
Dull yellowish-brown shade
- tunicLoose hip-length top
- breechesTrousers ending below knee
- jodhpursHip-flared equestrian trousers
- helmetProtective head covering
cap · insignia · medal · rank · officer · dress · parade · regulation
Old valued collectible
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- classicOf lasting excellence
- retroEvoking recent past
historical · WWI · memorabilia · relic · traditional · period · militaria · museum
infantry
Ground combat troops
corporal · private · regiment · battalion · brigade · platoon · trench · doughboy · cavalry · artillery
gaiter
Lower limb covering
bandage · binding · cloth · canvas · linen · khaki · spiral · winding · footwear · boot
khaki
Dull yellowish-brown shade
helmet · cap · insignia · medal · rank · officer · dress · parade · regulation · issue
antique
Old valued collectible
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- classicOf lasting excellence
retro · historical · WWI · memorabilia · relic · traditional · period · militaria · museum · artifact
riding
Controlling while mounted
horseback · stable · hunt · gallop · stirrup · boot · spur · calf · leg · mount
putteeboot
High shoe or startup
jackboot · riding boot · greave · shin guard · legging
- putty knivesFlexible scrapers for sealant
- Silly PuttySilicone toy compound
- putty knifeFlexible blade for spreading
- putty in someone's handsTotally compliant, easily shaped
- wood puttyPaste for lumber repairs
- plumber's puttySoft sealing compound