gusseting

/ˈɡʌsɪtɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process or act of adding a gusset to a piece of material or structure.
    • Gusseting the seams of the bag took extra time but made it much more durable.
    • The engineer recommended gusseting the metal frame to prevent cracking under stress.
    • The tailor specialized in gusseting for dance costumes to allow more freedom of movement.
verb
  1. Present participle of gusset: to insert a gusset into something.
    • He spent the afternoon gusseting the corners of the canvas awning.
    • She is gusseting the sleeves of the jacket to make them roomier.
    • The construction crew is gusseting the steel beams for the new stadium.
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