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1inlay

verb in·lay \(ˌ)in-ˈlā, ˈin-ˌ\

: to set pieces of wood, metal, etc., into the surface of (something) for decoration

in·laid \-ˈlād, -ˌlād\ in·lay·ing

Full Definition of INLAY

transitive verb
1
a :  to set into a surface or ground material
b :  to adorn with insertions
c :  to insert (as a color plate) into a mat or other reinforcement
2
:  to rub, beat, or fuse (as wire) into an incision in metal, wood, or stone
in·lay·er noun
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First Known Use of INLAY

1596

Rhymes with INLAY

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2inlay

noun in·lay \ˈin-ˌlā\

: material that is set into the surface of something for decoration : inlaid material

Full 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

First Known Use of INLAY

1667
INLAYER Defined for Kids

1inlay

verb in·lay \ˈin-ˈlā\
in·laid \-ˈlād\in·lay·ing

Definition of INLAY for Kids

:  to set into a surface for decoration or strengthening

2inlay

noun in·lay \ˈin-ˌlā\

Definition of INLAY for Kids

:  inlaid work :  material used in inlaying
Medical Dictionary

inlay

noun in·lay \ˈin-ˌlā\

Medical 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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