insertion

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The act or process of inserting.

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Something inserted, as an ornamental strip of lace or embroidery inserted between pieces of fabric.

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The point or mode of attachment of a skeletal muscle to the bone or other body part that it moves.

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The addition, as by mutation, of one or more nucleotides to a chromosome.

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A putting in; the act of inserting, or placing, or setting something in or among other things: as, the insertion of a beam in a wall.

noun

That which is inserted.

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A band of lace or other ornamental material inserted in a plain fabric for decorative purposes. Such bands are often made with both edges alike, and with a certain amount of plain stuff on either side, to allow them to be sewed on strongly.

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Place or manner of attachment.

noun

The act of inserting

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The condition or mode of being inserted or attached.