noun
gore
A triangular or wedge-shaped piece of fabric or other material.
The tailor adds a triangular gore to widen the skirt.
Etymology
The older word names a triangular strip. English transferred that pointed shape to a tapered piece of cloth or other material fitted into a larger whole.
More examples
- She cuts six gores from the fabric for her skirt.
- Each gore forms one section of the umbrella's canopy.
- The tent's damaged gore needs to be replaced.
Forms
gore · gores