galosch — meaning in English

English meaning

• galosh noun A shoe or boot put on over ordinary footwear to keep it dry in wet weather.
• gumshoe noun A private detective (originally so called because rubber-soled shoes let them move quietly).

Senses

galosch is used for these senses in English:

• galosh (British) A waterproof overshoe used to provide protection from rain or snow.
• gumshoe A sneaker or rubber overshoe. [from mid 19th c.]

galosh — full definition

1. noun A shoe or boot put on over ordinary footwear to keep it dry in wet weather.
2. noun A waterproof shoe cover worn to keep feet dry in rain or snow.
3. noun A rubber boot that keeps water out, worn in wet or muddy weather.
4. noun A protective legging or gaiter that fits over the top of a shoe and extends partway up the leg.

gumshoe — full definition

1. noun A private detective (originally so called because rubber-soled shoes let them move quietly).
2. noun A rubber overshoe or sneaker.
3. verb To work as a detective, especially by quietly trailing someone.

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