Inset

Quick meaning: Inset is a verb meaning (transitive) To set in; infix or implant.

Meaning

(transitive) To set in; infix or implant.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To insert something.
2. (transitive) To add an inset to something.
3. A smaller thing set into a larger thing, such as a small picture inside a larger one.
4. Anything inserted.
5. A small piece of material used to strengthen a garment.
6. (telecommunications) A modular microphone that can be removed from a telephone handset without disassembly.
7. (mining) An opening partway down a shaft, giving access to the intermediate levels.

Example Sentences

the inset liners

the inset diamonds

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

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

Word Forms

• insets
• insetting
• insetted

Synonyms for inset

Depending on context, synonyms include gusset, insert.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include insert, gusset, interior, inner, withdrawal, sidebar.

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