Noun: inlay 'in,ley
- (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place
"The dentist recommended a porcelain inlay for the damaged molar"
- A decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface
"The cabinet maker created a beautiful floral inlay on the tabletop"
- Decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
"The craftsman inlaid the table with mother-of-pearl"
Derived forms: inlaid, inlays, inlaying
Type of: adorn, beautify, decorate, decoration, embellish, fancify, filling, grace, ornament, ornamentation
Encyclopedia: Inlay