inlay
pronunciation
How to pronounce inlay in British English:
UK [ˌɪnˈleɪ]
How to pronounce inlay in American English:
US ['ɪnleɪ]
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- Noun:
- (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place
- a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface
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- Verb:
- decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
Word Origin
- inlay
- 1590s (v.), 1650s (n.), from in + lay. Related: Inlaid.
Example
- 1. Single inlay wedding ring in palladium ( 6 mm )
- 2. Some of the lakes are hidden in the valleys , and others inlay the virgin forest .
- 3. Bu xiang yuan partial inlay management area .
- 4. I will take an impression for an inlay .
- 5. The master mason was from baghdad , an expert in building the double dome from persia , and an inlay specialist from delhi .