gusseted

1 8.3

With extra pieces of material at a seam or joint to make it stronger and wider

adjective
/ˈɡʌsɪtɪd/

: reforzado

The new jeans are gusseted at the crotch for extra durability.

Examples

Engineers installed gusseted plates to reinforce the bridge joints.
The tent was gusseted for extra stability.
Many high-end backpacks have gusseted pockets to expand for extra storage.
Her gusseted jeans fit perfectly and provided more movement.
The engineer designed a gusseted beam to enhance the stability of the structure.
Her new backpack features gusseted seams, ensuring it can hold more weight without tearing.
The gusseted corners of the tent provide extra support during windy weather.

Synonyms

reinforced

vsgusseted

36 3.7

Made stronger by adding extra parts or support

is specifically strengthened by added fabric pieces at joints or seams

Antonyms

ungusseted

Specialized

1 9.9

Not having an extra piece of cloth that lets something expand or keep its shape

How Reinforced

gusseted

1 8.3

reinforced

36 3.7

unreinforced

1 5.0

Surface Forms

gusseted positive

Morphology

gusseted = gusset (transparent) = gusset + ed

Derivation from the noun 'gusset' with the regular adjectival '-ed' meaning 'provided with' is straightforward and predictable.

Etymology

Gusseted comes from gusset, a small piece of cloth that once meant a little 'pouch' or insert. Think of a tiny triangle or 'pocket' of fabric put into a seam to give more room or to make the joint stronger. So if something is gusseted, it has that extra piece to help it expand or to reinforce the seam.