Definition of "inset" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To set in; infix or implant.

2. (transitive) To insert something.

3. (transitive) To add an inset to something.

noun

1. A smaller thing set into a larger thing, such as a small picture inside a larger one.

2. Anything inserted.

3. A small piece of material used to strengthen a garment.

4. (telecommunications) A modular microphone that can be removed from a telephone handset without disassembly.

5. (mining) An opening partway down a shaft, giving access to the intermediate levels.

adjective

1. Having been inset.

   • the inset diamonds
   • the inset liners