1. triangular or diamond-shaped pieces of fabric inserted into a garment to provide extra room or strength
Usage: clothing/tailoring
2. triangular metal plates used to strengthen joints in construction or engineering
Usage: construction; engineering

Examples

• The dress had gussets under the arms for better movement.
• She sewed triangular gussets into the side seams to make the shirt roomier.
• The engineer added steel gussets to strengthen the bridge joints.
• Metal gussets were welded at each corner of the frame.
• The tailor inserted gussets to prevent the fabric from tearing.
• Construction workers installed gussets to reinforce the building’s structure.