Inlay
[ɪn'leɪ] or ['ɪnlɛi]
Definition
(noun.) a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface.
(noun.) (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place.
(verb.) decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal.
Inputed by Alan--From WordNet
Definition
(v. t.) To lay within; hence, to insert, as pieces of pearl, iviry, choice woods, or the like, in a groundwork of some other material; to form an ornamental surface; to diversify or adorn with insertions.
(n.) Matter or pieces of wood, ivory, etc., inlaid, or prepared for inlaying; that which is inserted or inlaid for ornament or variety.
Inputed by Elsa
Synonyms and Synonymous
v. a. Diversify (by pieces inserted), variegate.
Editor: Margie
Definition
v.t. to ornament by laying in or inserting pieces of metal ivory &c.—pa.p. Inlaid′.—n. pieces of metal ivory &c. for inlaying.—ns. Inlay′er; Inlay′ing.
Checker: Wendy
Examples
- There are statues of serpentine marble, gifts of the late Tsar of Russia, whose admiration is also represented by a gorgeous inlaid and enamelled cigar-case. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- The duelling pistol, with its long barrel, its hair trigger and inlaid stock, and the derringer, with its short barrel of large bore, were the popular forms. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- Here, in a new shrine--in a hall inlaid with precious stones, under a roof supported by pillars of gold--the moon-god was set up and worshipped. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- They were armed with crooked sabres, having the hilt and baldric inlaid with gold, and matched with Turkish daggers of yet more costly workmanship. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- One side of the room was occupied by a long book-case of some rare inlaid wood that was quite new to me. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- It was constructed of gleaming white marble inlaid with gold and brilliant stones which sparkled and scintillated in the sunlight. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- He took out of his pocket a pretty little inlaid box, and placed it open on the table. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
Typed by Camilla