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Gore (segment)
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<p>A gore is a sector of a curved surface or the curved surface that lies between two close lines of longitude on a globe and may be flattened to a plane surface with little distortion. The term has been extended to include similarly shaped pieces such as the panels of a hot-air balloon or parachute, or the triangular insert that allows extra movement in a garment (see <a href="/facts/Gore_(fabrics)/RrvYUaUh">Gore (fabrics)</a>). </p>