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  1. 1. n. The act of inserting; as, the insertion of scions in stocks; the insertion of words or passages in writings. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. The condition or mode of being inserted or attached; as, the insertion of stamens in a calyx. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. That which is set in or inserted, especially a narrow strip of embroidered lace, muslin, or cambric. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. The point or part by which a muscle or tendon is attached to the part to be moved; -- in contradistinction to its origin. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted Source: wordnet
  6. 6. n. the act of putting one thing into another Source: wordnet
  7. 7. 1. The act of inserting; as, the insertion of scions in stocks; the insertion of words or passages in writings. 2. The condition or mode of being inserted or attached; as, the insertion of stamens in a calyx. 3. That which is set in or inserted, especially a narrow strip of embroidered lace, muslin, or cambric. 4. (Anat.) The point or part by which a muscle or tendon is attached to the part to be moved; -- in contradistinction to its origin. Epigynous insertion (Bot.), the insertion of stamens upon the ovary. -- Hypogynous insertion (Bot.), insertion beneath the ovary. Source: webster
  8. 8. The point or part by which a muscle or tendon is attached tothe part to be moved; -- in contradistinction to its origin.Epigynous insertion (Bot.), the insertion of stamens upon the ovary.-- Hypogynous insertion (Bot.), insertion beneath the ovary. Source: adambom
  9. 9. n:100 n. the act of putting one thing into another Source: ecdict

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