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1. inlay

verb. ['ˈɪnˌleɪ'] decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal.

Etymology

  • in- (English)
  • in (Latin)
  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Inlay

  • dunlay

2. inlay

noun. ['ˈɪnˌleɪ'] a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface.

Etymology

  • in- (English)
  • in (Latin)
  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. inlay

noun. ['ˈɪnˌleɪ'] (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place.

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Etymology

  • in- (English)
  • in (Latin)
  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))