inset

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Synonyms: onset, inlet, insert, insect, insee, insel, inst, unset, insaet, insei, inet

Antonyms: onset, inlet, insert, insect, insee, insel, inst, unset, insaet, insei, inet

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[set]] in; [[infix]] or [[implant]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[insert]] something.
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To add an inset to something. <!--what is the object of this transitive sense?-->

Noun

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]].
4. {{lb|en|telecommunication}} A modular microphone that can be removed from a telephone handset without disassembly.
5. {{lb|en|mining}} An opening partway down a [[shaft]], giving access to the intermediate levels.

Adjective

1. Having been [[#Verb|inset]].

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