Inlay — definition

1. inlay (Noun)

inlay (Noun) — (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place.

inlay (Noun) — A decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface.

decoration filling ornament ornamentation marqueterie marquetry parqueterie parquetry

2. inlay (Verb)

inlay (Verb) — (handicraft) decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal.

adorn beautify decorate embellish grace ornament damascene hatch