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Webster 1913 Edition


Inset

In-set′

,
Verb.
T.
To infix.
[Obs.]
Chaucer.

In′set

,
Noun.
1.
That which is inserted or set in; an insertion.
2.
(Bookbinding)
One or more separate leaves inserted in a volume before binding;
as:
(a)
A portion of the printed sheet in certain sizes of books which is cut off before folding, and set into the middle of the folded sheet to complete the succession of paging; – also called
offcut
.
(b)
A page or pages of advertisements inserted.

Webster 1828 Edition


Inset

INSET'

,
Verb.
T.
To infix or implant.

Definition 2024


inset

inset

English

Verb

inset (third-person singular simple present insets, present participle insetting, simple past and past participle inset or insetted)

  1. (transitive) To set in; infix or implant.
  2. (transitive) To insert something.
  3. (transitive) To add an inset to something.

Noun

inset (plural insets)

  1. a smaller thing set into a larger thing; such as a small picture inside a larger one
  2. anything inserted
  3. a small piece of material used to strengthen a garment

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