I. ə̇nˈsər]t, -sə̄], -səi], usu ]d.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin insertus, past participle of inserere, from in- in- (II) + serere to join, bind together — more at series
transitive verb
1.
a. : to set (something) in : put or thrust in : introduce
inserting the scions in hardy stocks
insert a key noiselessly in a lock
b. : to put or introduce into the body of : interpolate
inserted a few words of description
c. : to set in and make fast (as a piece of fabric)
insert a patch in a pair of torn trousers
insert a decorative medallion in a tooled leather cover
especially : to insert by sewing between two cut edges
inserting bands of lace on the front of the blouse
2. : to attach or fix in a particular position in the course of natural growth — used only in past part.
the meristem is inserted between more or less differentiated tissue regions — Katherine Esau
intransitive verb
of a muscle : to be in attachment to the part to be moved
retraction is accomplished by two fairly thick bands of retractor muscles which insert on the lophophore and originate in the body wall — Mary Rogick
II. ˈinˌs- noun
( -s )
: something that is inserted or is for insertion : insertion , inset : as
a. : written or printed material inserted (as a map or plate between the leaves of a book, a circular within the folds of a newspaper, an instruction sheet in a carton of merchandise)
b. : a removable portion of a die or mold
c. : a part of a casting placed in the mold and becoming integral with the metal cast around it
d. : a piece of cloth set into a garment for decoration, ease, and additional fullness