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- [guhs-it]
- /ˈgʌs ɪt/
- /ˈɡʌs.ɪt/
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- [guhs-it]
- /ˈgʌs ɪt/
Definitions of gusset word
- noun gusset a small, triangular piece of material inserted into a shirt, shoe, etc., to improve the fit or for reinforcement. Compare godet (def 1), gore3 (def 1). 1
- noun gusset Civil Engineering. a plate for uniting structural members at a joint, as in a steel frame or truss. 1
- noun gusset Armor. Also called voider. an area of mail backed with cloth, for defending the armpits or areas at joints. a small piece of plate armor at the armhole of a cuirass; pallet. 1
- noun gusset A piece of material sewn into a garment to strengthen or enlarge a part of it, such as the collar of a shirt or the crotch of an undergarment. 1
- noun gusset underwear, hosiery: fabric sewn into crotch for ease of movement 1
- noun gusset clothing: fabric inserted for ease of movement 1
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Origin of gusset
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Old French gousset, derivative of gousse pod, husk
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Parts of speech for Gusset
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gusset popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gusset
noun gusset
- joint — the place at which two things, or separate parts of one thing, are joined or united, either rigidly or in such a way as to permit motion; juncture.
- hem — to fold back and sew down the edge of (cloth, a garment, etc.); form an edge or border on or around.
- pleat — a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place.
- closure — The closure of a place such as a business or factory is the permanent ending of the work or activity there.
- coupling — A coupling is a device which is used to join two vehicles or pieces of equipment together.
Antonyms for gusset
noun gusset
- opening — an open or clear space.
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