Gusset Definition

gŭsĭt
gussets
noun
gussets
A triangular or diamond-shaped piece sewn into a garment, glove, etc. to make it stronger or roomier.
Webster's New World
A triangular metal bracket used to strengthen a joist.
American Heritage
A piece of chain mail or a metal plate protecting the opening of a joint in a suit of armor.
Webster's New World
A brace, usually triangular, for reinforcing a corner or angle in the framework of a structure.
Webster's New World

(machinery) A kind of bracket, or angular piece of iron, fastened in the angles of a structure to give strength or stiffness; especially, the part joining the barrel and the fire box of a locomotive boiler.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
verb
gussets
To furnish with a gusset.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Gusset

Noun

Singular:
gusset
Plural:
gussets

Origin of Gusset

  • Middle English from Old French gousset perhaps diminutive of gousse pod, husk

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • French gousset (“armpit, fob”).

    From Wiktionary

Gusset Sentence Examples

  • A cotton gusset allows you to wear them as underwear.

  • The next part of the sock is known as the gusset.

  • To shape the gusset, you have to rejoin the stitches you left behind to shape the heel.

  • Double elasticated leg gusset holds pad folded diapers well.

  • Gusset Envelope Has a gusset Envelope Has a gusset along each side of the envelope to allow for bulky mailings.

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Words Starting With

GGUGUS

Words Ending With

TETSET

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