I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: in (IV) + set (n.)
1.
a. : a place where something (as water) flows in : channel
b. : a setting in or inflowing (as of a tide)
2. : something that is inset: as
a. : insert a ; especially : one or more separate leaves inserted in a book usually before binding
b. : a small but not necessarily small-scale graphic representation (as a map or illustration) set within the compass of a larger one
c. : a piece of cloth set into a garment (as for decoration)
a satin skirt with insets of ruffled chiffon
d. : a part or section of a utensil that fits into an outer part
the inset of a double boiler
e.
[intended as translation of German einsprengling ]
: phenocryst
II. “, ə̇nˈ ̷ ̷ transitive verb
( inset or insetted ; inset or insetted ; insetting ; insets )
Etymology: in- (II) + set (v.)
1. : to set in : place in as an insert
inset an embroidered panel
2. : to provide with an insert
inset a belt with rhinestones