inset

UK /ˈɪnsɛt/ US /ˈɪnsɛt/
noun 5verb 3adj 1

Definitions

verb

1

To set in; infix or implant.

2

To insert something.

3

To add an inset to something.

noun

1

A smaller thing set into a larger thing, such as a small picture inside a larger one.

The inset of figure 1 shows the geometry of the samples.

2

Anything inserted.

3

A small piece of material used to strengthen a garment.

4

A modular microphone that can be removed from a telephone handset without disassembly.

Microphone insets can deteriorate and older examples may produce a permanent frying noise.

5

An opening partway down a shaft, giving access to the intermediate levels.

adj

1

Having been inset.

the inset diamonds

the inset liners

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