Associations to the word «Inlay»

Pictures for the word «Inlay»

Wiktionary

INLAY, noun. The material placed within a different material in the form of a decoration.
INLAY, verb. To place pieces of a foreign material within another material to form a decorative design.
INLAY, verb. (dentistry) To fill a tooth.
INLAY CARD, noun. A pamphlet accompanying a CD, film etc., giving an introduction to the CD, film.

Dictionary definition

INLAY, noun. (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place.
INLAY, noun. A decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface.
INLAY, verb. Decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.