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inlaid
adjective in·laid \ˈin-ˈlād\
: set into the surface of something in a decorative pattern
: decorated with an inlaid design
Full Definition of INLAID
1
a : set into a surface in a decorative design <tables with inlaid marble> b : decorated with a design or material set into a surface <a table with an inlaid top>
2
of linoleum : having a design that goes all the way through to the backing
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First Known Use of INLAID
1598
Rhymes with INLAID
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INLAID Defined for Kids
inlaid
adjective in·laid \ˈin-ˈlād\
Definition of INLAID for Kids
1
: set into a surface in a decorative pattern <an inlaid design>
2
: decorated with a design or material set into a surface <an inlaid table>
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