gusseting
/ˈɡʌsɪtɪŋ/
noun
- 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.
Synonyms
verb
- 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.