word
gusset
GUHS-it
ˈɡʌsɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
gusset
Dictionary meaning
A plate or bracket used to strengthen a joint between structural members.
History and origin
Old French gousset.
Examples
- Each steel gusset was bolted to reinforce the bridge truss.
Common mispronunciations
goo-SET
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