Definitions for inset

inset in·set

Spelling: [noun in-set; verb in-set]
IPA: /noun ˈɪnˌsɛt; verb ɪnˈsɛt/

Inset is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 5 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 62 anagrams from letters in inset (einst).

Definitions for inset

noun

  1. something inserted; insert.
  2. a small picture, map, etc., inserted within the border of a larger one.
  3. influx.
  4. the act of setting in.
  5. a piece of cloth or other material set into a garment, usually as an ornamental panel.

verb (used with object)

  1. to set in or insert, as an inset:
  2. to insert an inset in:

Origin of inset

before 900; Middle English insetten to insert, Old English insettan to initiate; see in-1, set

Examples for inset

The only parallel to them is to be found in the inset story of Cupid and Psyche.

The imitation diamonds that inset the clasp burned like star-splinters.

At the other end of the arc of the inset he can read the degrees of the angle.

A special tool for cutting the inset is desirable but not necessary.

This inset grille here contains both microphone and speaker—ear and mouth.

The inset is a drawing of the paddle-wheels which fill the centre portion of the boat and which work upon the pivot marked 7.

inset, his pet blue-eyed staphylococcus begging for gelatine.

One of the men brushed him aside and pulled at the inset handle.

And every ship had an inset of iron in its non-magnetic hull.

As well, I think, have had a portrait of Mr. Mills, with Mr. Boon inset.

Word Value for inset
Scrable

5

Words with friends

6

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