Inlay (Noun)
Meaning 1
(dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 2
A decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The intricate inlay on the coffee table was made by a skilled craftsman who carefully fitted tiny pieces of maple and cherry into the surface.
- The antique dresser had an elegant inlay pattern of silver and ebony that sparkled in the light.
- The guitar's inlay featured a delicate floral design made from mother-of-pearl and abalone shell.
- The woodworker spent hours creating the inlay on the cabinet door, carefully matching the grain of the different woods to create a seamless pattern.
- The room's centerpiece was a beautiful wooden box with an intricate inlay made from a variety of exotic hardwoods.