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in•sert

Pronunciation: (
—v.in-sûrt';
—n.in'sûrt), [key]
—v.t.
1. to put or place in: to insert a key in a lock.
2. to introduce or cause to be introduced into the body of something: to insert an extra paragraph in an article.

—n.
1. something inserted or to be inserted.
2. an extra leaf or section, printed independently, for binding or tipping into a book or periodical, esp. a leaf or section consisting of an illustration or advertisement printed on different paper.
3. any small picture, device, etc., surrounded partly or completely by body type.
4. a paper, circular, etc., placed within the folds of a newspaper or the leaves of a book, periodical, etc.
5. Motion Pictures, Television.a cut-in.

inseparable

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