Inlay Definition & Meaning
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
- a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface
- verb
- decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
"Inlay" in song lyrics
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"magic inlay"
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"puzzle inlay"
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"majic inlay"
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Words that rhyme with inlay
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does inlay mean?
- (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
- What part of speech is inlay?
- Inlay is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does inlay have?
- Inlay has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).