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inset
[ noun in-set; verb in-set ]
noun
- something inserted; insert.
- a small picture, map, etc., inserted within the border of a larger one.
- the act of setting in.
- a piece of cloth or other material set into a garment, usually as an ornamental panel.
verb (used with object)
- to set in or insert, as an inset:
to inset a panel in a dress.
- to insert an inset in:
to inset a mounting with jewels.
inset
verb
- tr to set or place in or within; insert
noun
- something inserted
- printing
- a small map or diagram set within the borders of a larger one
- another name for insert
- a piece of fabric inserted into a garment, as to shape it or for decoration
- a flowing in, as of the tide
Derived Forms
- ˈˌٳٱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- st noun
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
Eva Slater’s 1954 “Galaxy” insets a syncopated network of painted forms within a wooden panel, merging optical motion with material stasis.
The room was re-examined after David's input, and an inset panel suspected of hiding the hole was discovered.
The infamous Bronco chase caused one television station to rearrange coverage of an NBA Finals game, featuring the chase on the main screen and the game as an inset.
There is also a scaled-down replica of the Crown Jewels inset with diamonds, rubies, emeralds and pearls.
On display in the new exhibition is a scaled-down replica of the Crown Jewels, inset with real diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds and seed pearls.
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