graft, splice – A graft is one thing attached to another by insertion or implantation so it becomes part of it; a splice is the joining of two things end-to-end to make a new whole. More…
pilot hole – A small hole drilled or hammered for the insertion of a nail or screw, or for drilling a larger hole. More…
punctuate, punctuation – Punctuate—which first meant “point out”—and punctuation are from Latin punctus, “prick, point”; the present-day meaning comes from the insertion of “points” or dots into written texts to indicate pauses (once called “pointing”). More…
insert, insertion – The Latin elements in- and serere, “to join, plant,” are part of insert and insertion. More…