Definition of inlay
inlaid
play \(ˌ)in-ˈlād, ˈin-ˌlād\;inlaying
transitive verb
1a : to set into a surface or ground materialb : to adorn with insertionsc : to insert (something, such as a color plate) into a mat or other reinforcement
2 : to rub, beat, or fuse (something, such as wire) into an incision in metal, wood, or stone
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Recent Examples of inlay from the Web
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Another referred to nothing much at all beautifully, cut in a white lace inlaid with strips of a sheer and crunchy pale green that were part of a trove of unused 1950s vintage fabric discovered by Alta Moda’s research team.
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An ongoing excavation in the heart of Mexico City, once the great Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, has revealed a legendary tower inlaid with hundreds of skulls.
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Still, no one failed to recognize the unusually high status indicated by the elaborate way the stone was carved and then inlaid with metal figures and borders.
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YESTERDAY’S WORD — ALLAYING again agnail alga align allay ally allying anil lagan lain lanai laying liana lily ling liny lying yang illy inlay inly nail nyala gaily gain gala gall gill To purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com.
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The kitchen includes a dramatic two-layered ceiling, Miele appliances, and a large island featuring quartz countertops inlaid with a walnut bar that seats six.
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The ring is also inlaid with lacquer to represent the contrast of light and shadow on a wave.
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First Known Use of inlay
1596
Definition of inlay
1 : inlaid work or a decorative inlaid pattern
2 : a tooth filling shaped to fit a cavity and then cemented into place
Examples of inlay in a Sentence
The cabinet doors are decorated with inlays.
Recent Examples of inlay from the Web
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Brass inlays, many heart and winged shaped, were installed into the fretboard.
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Work includes grinding, inlay and the final paving for that intersection.
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Down to the gold-tone, woodwork, inlay and red velvet seats and red shag carpet.
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Bottom line: $180 SCOTTY CAMERON SELECT NEWPORT 2 Tech talk: The vibration-dampening system fuses the 303 stainless steel inlay to the stainless steel mainframe for a soft but solid feel.
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First Known Use of inlay
1667
INLAY Defined for English Language Learners
inlay
playDefinition of inlay for English Language Learners
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: to set pieces of wood, metal, etc., into the surface of (something) for decoration
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: material that is set into the surface of something for decoration : inlaid material
INLAY Defined for Kids
Definition of inlay for Students
inlaid
\-ˈlād\;inlaying
: to set into a surface for decoration or strengthening
Definition of inlay for Students
: inlaid work : material used in inlaying
Medical Dictionary
inlay
playMedical Definition of inlay
1: a tooth filling shaped to fit a cavity and then cemented into place
2: a piece of tissue (as bone) laid into the site of missing tissue to cover a defect
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