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10 Language-to-English DictionariesZwickel
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈtsvɪkl̩/
"Der Zwickel in der Hose sorgt für mehr Bewegungsfreiheit."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A triangular or diamond-shaped piece of fabric inserted into a seam to add strength or expansion to a garment.
"The athletic shorts feature a breathable mesh gusset for enhanced comfort and mobility." - 2
A bracket, plate, or piece of material used to strengthen an angle or joint in a structure or machine.
"Steel gussets were welded into the corners of the bridge frame to provide structural reinforcement."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating from Middle English and Old French in the late 14th century, derived from the Old French word 'gousset', meaning the armpit or a piece of armor covering it. Over time, the term evolved from referring specifically to armor components to designating triangular fabric inserts used in tailoring and garment construction to add expansion and strength.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gusset" is said worldwide
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gousset
Transliteration: /ɡu.sɛ/
"Le tailleur a ajouté un gousset sous les bras de la veste."
Zwickel
Transliteration: /ˈtsvɪkl̩/
"Der Zwickel in der Hose sorgt für mehr Bewegungsfreiheit."
tassello
Transliteration: /tasˈsɛl.lo/
"Il tassello sotto manica garantisce una vestibilità migliore."
refuerzo
Transliteration: /reˈfweɾ.θo/
"El pantalón deportivo incluye un refuerzo en la entrepierna."
fole
Transliteration: /ˈfɔ.li/
"A camisa foi costurada com um fole nas axilas para maior conforto."
त्रिकोणीय टुकड़ा
Transliteration: trikoniya tukda
"कपड़े की सिलाई मजबूत करने के लिए इसमें एक त्रिकोणीय टुकड़ा जोड़ा गया है।"
三角片
Transliteration: sān jiǎo piàn
"这件衣服的腋下加了一块三角片以增加活动自如度。"
거싯
Transliteration: geos-it
"이 바지는 가랑이에 거싯이 있어서 움직이기 편하다."
マチ
Transliteration: machi
"このバッグの底にはマチが付いていて容量が大きい。"
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