Chaps vs. Jodhpurs — What's the Difference?

Chaps ( or ) are sturdy coverings for the legs consisting of leggings and a belt. They are buckled on over trousers with the chaps' integrated belt, but unlike trousers they have no seat (the term "assless chaps" is a tautology) and are not joined at the crotch.

Jodhpurs, in their modern form, are tight-fitting trousers that reach to the ankle, where they end in a snug cuff, and are worn primarily for horse riding. The term is also used as slang for a type of short riding boot, also called a paddock boot or a jodhpur boot, because they are worn with jodhpurs.

Plural of chap

Flared riding trousers of heavy cloth, fitting tightly from knee to ankle.

Protective leather leggings attached at the waist.

The jaws, or the fleshy parts about them. See Chap.

Short for Chaparajos.