A pie-shaped godet (the most common one), is usually cut with straight grain down the center of the piece of fabric, leaving bias edges on the sides.
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Godet
/ɡəʊˈdeɪ/
Synonyms for "godet" (1 found)
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Closest matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: gore.
- Sentence evidence is available for godet, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "godet".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "godet"
Keep "godet" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "godet" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "godet", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "godet" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
6 total sentences available.
Designs with godets, gussets, square or pointed yokes and shawl collars have seams with reverse corners, that is, an inward corner on one edge and an outward corner on the adjoining edge.
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You can sew a godet into a slit cut perpendicular to a hem edge, but it's more common—and much easier—to insert it into a vertical panel seam, as shown here. Because godets are shaped pieces, often with a pronounced curve at the hem edge, they can be tricky to hem.
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1991, Textile Asia, Volume 22, Issues 1-6, page 54, Primary air entanglement is applied to give the yarn better cohesion and thus achieve a smoother, quieter thread path over the godets. After the yarn guiding block a heated godet with idler roll acts as a spinning godet and thus defines spinning […] .
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "godet"?
Closest matches include gore.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "godet"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.