pattens

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Noun patten has 1 sense

clog, geta, patten, sabot - footwear usually with wooden soles
--₁ is a kind of footwear, footgear

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Pattens

Definition:

Pattens are a type of protective footwear, usually made of wood or metal, which were worn over shoes in the past to provide additional height, traction, and protection from dirt and mud.

Senses:

Noun: A type of footwear historically worn over shoes.
Noun: Wooden or metal undershoes used to elevate the wearers above muddy or wet ground.
Verb: To wear or use pattens.

Sample Sentences:

She wore a pair of beautiful wooden pattens to keep her feet dry during the rainy season.
Back in the 19th century, pattens were commonly used to protect shoes and provide traction.
Before attending the ball, she decided to patten her shoes to add a unique touch to her ensemble.