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insert

insert

20 3.9
A piece placed inside something to give information or protect it
  • noun
  • /ˈɪnˌsɜrt/
translation icon : inserto
  • The shape of the bag is changed until the final insert contour is reflected in it.
  • molded insert
  • flat insert
  • custom insert

But they would put poster inserts in newspaper stands, right?

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Examples

  • In cases where substantial spinal deformity exists, the insert is hand-carved to accommodate the client.

    Academic text (1996)
  • What about the shoes that have the little inserts for the toes?

  • - It's gonna be an insert in the paper.

  • So I am going to make an insert that fits in there.

  • So we're going to take the the insert, we're going to stick it in the bottom of the bucket.

  • You look at the packet insert.

  • We're gonna start with one of my favorites, Angels We Have Heard on High, which you can find on the insert in your program.

  • Man, you need some comfort inserts, or arch support, or something.

  • So now I've got a nice short bit of pipe with the inserts in on both sides.

  • The doctor handed me the patient information insert before I left the clinic.

Synonyms

inclusion
vsinsert
11 3.7

An extra thing that is part of a larger item or package

is a physical object placed inside mainly for function or protection
inset
vsinsert
3 6.9

A piece of material placed into clothing and furniture to add decoration or strength

is placed to add, protect, or give information rather than mainly decorate

How Large

module
101 3.7
panel
322 3.6
insert
20 3.9
liner
35 3.4
shim
2 8.2

Surface Forms

insert singular
inserts plural

Etymology

The word insert for a physical piece comes from Latin parts in- 'into' and serere 'to join', and serere is like the English word 'join'. So an insert is something 'joined into' another object, which is why it is a piece placed inside a box, book, or magazine to add or protect information.