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inlay

in·lay

UK/ˈɪn.leɪ/ US/ˈɪˌnleɪ/ uncommon
verb (1) noun (2)

verb

1.

decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal

noun

1.

(dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place

2.

a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface

Origin

From in- + lay.

Phrases

  • inlay card

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