gusset

• Substantivo que designa um pedaço triangular ou losangular de tecido ou outro material inserido em roupas, bolsas ou outros produtos para dar espaço extra, reforço ou resistência.

A noun referring to a triangular or diamond-shaped piece of material inserted into a garment, bag, or other item to provide extra space, strength, or reinforcement.

1. Clothing reinforcementC1formal

   A piece of material sewn into a garment to strengthen or enlarge a part, such as the underarm or crotch.

   Reforço de vestuário

   • The tailor added a gusset to the shirt for better movement.
   • Dance tights often have a cotton gusset for comfort.
   • The gusset in the trousers prevented tearing during strenuous activity.

   Sinônimosgoreinsetpanel

2. Structural engineeringC2formal

   A triangular or diamond-shaped piece used in construction to connect beams or distribute stress.

   Gusset (engenharia estrutural)

   • The bridge's steel gusset plates were inspected for cracks.
   • Engineers designed a gusset to reinforce the joint.
   • The gusset in the roof truss provided additional stability.