Meaning Of The Word Inlay

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inlay
variable noun: An inlay is a design or pattern on an object which is made by putting materials such as wood, gold, or silver into the surface of the object.

inlay in American English
inlaid decoration or material
to set (pieces of wood, metal, etc.) into a surface to make a design that is usually level with the surface
noun: inlaid work
transitive verb: to decorate (an object) with layers of fine materials set in its surface

inlay in British English
noun: a filling, made of gold, porcelain, etc, inserted into a cavity and held in position by cement
verb: to decorate (an article, esp of furniture, or a surface) by inserting pieces of wood, ivory, etc, into prepared slots in the surface

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