insert
/ˈɪnsɝt/ noun C2- An image inserted into text.
- A promotional or instructive leaflet inserted into a magazine, newspaper, tape or disk package, etc. · This software can print compact disc inserts if you have the right size of paper.
- A mechanical component inserted into another. · a threaded insert
- An expression, such as "please" or an interjection, that may occur at various points in an utterance.
- A sequence of DNA inserted into another DNA molecule.
- A pre-recorded segment included as part of a live broadcast.
- A close-up shot used to draw attention to a particular element of a larger scene.
- A diaper insert.
Plural inserts
From the library
The Crane, in his turn, asked the Fox to sup with him, and set before her a flagon with a long narrow mouth, so that he could easily insert his neck and enjoy its contents at his leisure.
After ten minutes’ labor the wall gave way, and a hole large enough to insert the arm was opened.
“Is it, then, to Mademoiselle Valentine de Villefort that you leave these 900,000 francs?” demanded the notary, thinking he had only to insert this clause, but waiting first for the assent of Noirtier, which it was necessary should be given before all the witnesses of this singular scene.
“‘“Then we run another risk,” said the general, laughing, “that of being upset.” We insert this joke to prove that the general was not in the least compelled to attend the meeting, but that he came willingly.
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