inlay inlay /ˈɪnˌleɪ/

noun

1. A decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface  ( inlay )
   a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface
   
2. (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place  ( inlay )
   (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place
    The dentist replaced the decayed section of her tooth with a gold inlay.
   The dentist replaced the decayed section of her tooth with a gold inlay.
   
   

verb

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