gusset

gus·set  (gst)

n.

1. A triangular insert, as in the seam of a garment, for added strength or expansion.

2. A triangular metal bracket used to strengthen a joist.

3. A piece of mail or plate armor protecting the joints in a suit of armor.

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[Middle English, from Old French gousset, perhaps diminutive of gousse, pod, husk.]

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gusset

Noun

a piece of material sewn into a garment to strengthen it [Old French gousset]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	gusset - a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate voider body armor, body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour - armor that protects the wearer's whole body chain armor, chain armour, chain mail, ring armor, ring armour, ring mail, mail - (Middle Ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings
	2.	gusset - a metal plate used to strengthen a joist gusset plate bracing, brace - a structural member used to stiffen a framework plate - a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic
	3.	gusset - a piece of material used to strengthen or enlarge a garment inset garment - an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk" piece of cloth, piece of material - a separate part consisting of fabric

Translations

gusset [ˈgʌsɪt] n (in tights, pants) → escudete m

gusset [ˈgʌsɪt] n → gousset m, soufflet m;

(in tights, pants) → entre-jambes m

gusset [ˈgʌsɪt] n → Keil m, Zwickel m

gusset [ˈgʌsɪt] n → gherone m;

(in tights, pants) → rinforzo