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What is a gusset?

What is a gusset? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A small piece of cloth inserted in a garment, for the purpose of strengthening some part or giving it a tapering enlargement.
  2. A small piece of mail, providing some protection where two plates of armor are joined, usually at the elbows, under the shoulders, and behind the knees.
  3. (machinery) A kind of bracket, or angular piece of iron, fastened in the angles of a structure to give strength or stiffness; especially, the part joining the barrel and the fire box of a locomotive boiler.
  4. (heraldry) An abatement or mark of dishonor in a coat of arms, resembling a gusset.
  5. (roofing) A large flat metal piece wider than the valley to help prevent build-up at the base of the valley, either from debris or ice dam formations.
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A woman who wears big pants with a reinforced gusset is not the same as one who favours jewelled thongs.
I'm looking for information, books, web sites etc. on specifications for gusset plates and flitch plates when used with wood members.
Front accessory pockets and dual front pockets for access to your trousers pocket. 2 rear pockets under the gusset vents.
I usually wear a size 12, and I was horrified that after wearing them for a couple of hours at work, they began to come apart at the gusset seam.
Four-way stretch mesh and a gusset cut allow for flexible movement, and an angled elasticated waistband offsets any uncomfortable chafing.
I have always had to lengthen the shoulder-straps of my camiknickers so that the gusset is not pulled up too tightly for comfort.

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