Definition of "gussets" [gussets]

• Plural form of gusset. (noun)

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• "The victims 'claim says URS failed to determine the strength of plates called gussets that connected steel beams."
• "Investigators found that the steel gusset plates on the I-35W bridge were only a half-inch thick instead of a full inch, and ruled that the gussets were the major factor in the collapse."
• "Meanwhile, slightly overprotective Gary stuck to girlfriend Izzy like glue, even getting a job in Underworld so he could monitor her as she stitched gussets."