inlay
in lay
- n (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place
- n a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface
- v decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
- This year Beijing represented Chinese culture with a ring of jade inlay.
- Giscard opens a silver case bearing the simple inlay "To my dear Valery.
- To stick the inlay on, the man wets the inside with alcohol.