Definitions for: Gusset


[n] a piece of material inset to strengthen or enlarge a garment
[n] a metal plate used to strengthen a joist
[n] a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate



Webster (1913) Definition: Gus"set, n. [F. gousset armpit, fob, gusset, dim. of
gousse pod, husk; cf. It. guscio shell, or W. cwysed gore,
gusset.]
1. A small piece of cloth inserted in a garment, for the
purpose of strengthening some part or giving it a tapering
enlargement.

Seam and gusset and band. --Hood.

2. Anything resembling a gusset in a garment; as:
(a) (Armor) A small piece of chain mail at the openings of
the joints beneath the arms.
(b) (Mach.) A kind of bracket, or angular piece of iron,
fastened in the angles of a structure to give strength
or stiffness; esp., the part joining the barrel and
the fire box of a locomotive boiler.

3. (Her.) An abatement or mark of dishonor in a coat of arms,
resembling a gusset.

Synonyms: gusset plate, inset, voider

See Also: body armor, body armour, brace, bracing, cataphract, chain armor, chain armour, chain mail, coat of mail, garment, mail, piece of cloth, piece of material, plate, ring armor, ring armour, ring mail, suit of armor, suit of armour

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