ENGLISH DICTIONARYMeaning
A small piece of cloth inserted in a garment, for the purpose of strengthening some part or giving it a tapering enlargement cf. godet..
Definitions by Sense
- A small piece of cloth inserted in a garment, for the purpose of strengthening some part or giving it a tapering enlargement cf. godet.
- A gousset, a piece of mail providing protection where armor plates meet.
- (mechanical engineering) A kind of bracket, or angular part, 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.
- (heraldry) An ordinary on a coat of arms, resembling a gusset (see usage notes).
- (roofing) A large flat metal piece wider than the valley to help prevent build-up at the base of the valley, either from debris or ice dam formations.
- (botany) An intercellular space at an angle where more than two cells meet.
- (transitive) To make with a gusset; to sew a gusset into.
Word Forms
- gussets
- gousset
- gusseting
- gusseted
Synonyms for gusset
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When Should You Use Gusset?
Use gusset when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does gusset mean?
Gusset means A small piece of cloth inserted in a garment, for the purpose of strengthening some part or giving it a tapering enlargement cf. godet..
What is a synonym for gusset?
Common synonyms include inset, gusset plate.
What is the opposite of gusset?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use gusset in a sentence?
Use gusset where its definition matches the intended context.
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