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inlay
inlay
/ˈɪnˌleɪ/
noun
A decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface
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inlay
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a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface
(dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place
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inlay
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(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
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(handicraft) decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
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inlay
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(handicraft) decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
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