inset
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
insets
plural
insets
Britannica Dictionary definition of INSET
[count]
1
:
a small map or picture that is shown on or next to a larger map or picture in order to show more detail
2
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a piece of something that is added to something larger often for decoration
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The floor is decorated with an inset of marble tiles.
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velvet dresses with silk insets
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inset
/ˈɪnˌsɛt/
verb
insets;
inset;
insetting
2
inset
/ˈɪnˌsɛt/
verb
insets;
inset;
insetting
Britannica Dictionary definition of INSET
[+ object]
1
:
to put (something) in something larger for decoration, to give information, etc.
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inset a map in a larger map
2
:
to put something into (something) often for decoration
— usually used as (be) inset
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The ring is inset with diamonds.
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floors inset with marble tiles
— inset
adjective-
a table with an inset glass top
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an inset map/photograph
