A gussetA small added part that gives extra room or strength. is a reinforcingMaking something stronger by supporting it with extra material. piece added to another object. In clothing, it is the small piece of fabric that gives extra room or strength. In engineeringDesigning and building machines, structures, or systems using technical knowledge. and armor, the word is also used for reinforcing or covering pieces in specific structures.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈɡʌsɪt/
Easy pronunciation: GUS-it (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Use this for the clothing sense: a small piece of fabric added for strength or extra room.
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Gusset Meaning
a small extra piece of fabric sewn into clothing to add room or strength
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a piece of material used to strengthen or enlarge a garment
Example: The jacket had a gusset under the arm for easier movement.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- inset — Can fit this sewing/clothing sense in some contexts, though it is less common and broader than gusset.
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Other Meanings of Gusset
Meaning 2
a metal plate that strengthens part of a structure
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a metal plate used to strengthen a joist
Example: The contractor added a gusset to reinforce the joist.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- gusset plate — This is the direct structural term for this sense.
Meaning 3
a piece of chain mail that fills a gap in armor
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate
Example: The knight's armor included a gusset at the shoulder.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- voider — This is the matching armor term for this sense.
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Gusset Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- inset
structural reinforcement in construction
- gusset plate
armor covering made of chain mail
- voider
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse gusset with general words like patch or insert, but those are not exact synonyms in all uses.
- In clothing, a gusset is specifically a reinforcing or expanding piece, not just any extra piece of fabric.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does gusset mean?
A gusset is a reinforcing piece added to something, especially a small piece of fabric in clothing or a reinforcing plate in construction.
What is the most common meaning of gusset?
The most common everyday meaning is the clothing sense: a piece of fabric sewn in to add strength or room.
What are the synonyms of gusset?
The best synonym depends on the sense. For clothing, inset is the closest listed synonym. For construction, gusset plate fits. For armor, voider fits.
Is gusset used in more than one field?
Yes. It can refer to a clothing insert, a reinforcing plate in construction, or a chain-mail piece in armor.
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