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in·lay
 inlay
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
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transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
ihn
leI
[or]
In
leI
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| inflections: |
inlays, inlaying, inlaid |
| definition 1: |
to set pieces of (wood, metal, ivory, or the like) into a surface to form an ornamental design.
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| definition 2: |
to decorate (something) by setting pieces, usu. in a contrasting material or pattern, into its surface.
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
In
leI
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| definition 1: |
pieces of material set into a surface to form an ornamental design or decoration.
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| definition 2: |
a design or decoration formed by such material.
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| definition 3: |
a tooth filling that is shaped to the cavity and then cemented into place.
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| derivation: |
inlayer (n.) |
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