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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
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First Known Use of INLAY
1667
INLAY 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
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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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