Inlay (Verb)
Meaning
Decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The skilled craftsman will inlay intricate patterns of mother-of-pearl and gold into the surface of the antique wooden box.
- She carefully inlayed a piece of dark onyx into the silver ring, creating a striking contrast.
- The woodworker inlays small pieces of colored stone to create beautiful mosaic designs on his handmade furniture.
- To create the stunning geometric pattern, he had to inlay about 500 individual pieces of wood and metal into the surface of the table.
- She spent weeks learning how to inlay delicate pieces of pewter into leather, making unique and elegant accessories.