I. ˈin-ˌset noun
Date: 1559
1.
a. : a place where something flows in : channel
b. : a setting or flowing in
2. : something that is inset: as
a. : a small graphic representation (as a map or picture) set within a larger one
b. : a piece of cloth set into a garment (as for decoration)
c. : a part or section of a utensil that fits into an outer part
II. ˈin-ˌset, in-ˈ transitive verb
( inset or in·set·ted ; in·set·ting )
Date: 1658
1. : set in ; especially : to insert within something else in such a way as to be visible
2. : to provide with an inset