Insertion
[ɪn'sɜːʃ(ə)n] or [ɪn'sɝʃən]
Definition
(n.) The act of inserting; as, the insertion of scions in stocks; the insertion of words or passages in writings.
(n.) The condition or mode of being inserted or attached; as, the insertion of stamens in a calyx.
(n.) That which is set in or inserted, especially a narrow strip of embroidered lace, muslin, or cambric.
(n.) The point or part by which a muscle or tendon is attached to the part to be moved; -- in contradistinction to its origin.
Checker: Mandy
Examples
- SHOWING A BOX OF IMPORTED MICA Above on the table, a stack of cores and several elements ready for insertion in the iron. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- It might not be a perfect system; nothing was perfect; but what he objected to, was, the insertion of the wedge. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- All around the outside edge they are bored for the insertion of the bolts to fasten the cushion rails to the slate. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
Checker: Shelia