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Definition of: inlay

(in·lā, inlā′) v.t. in·laid, in·lay·ing
1. To set decorative patterns or designs of (ivory, gold, etc.) into the surface of an object.
2. To decorate, as a piece of furniture, by inserting such patterns or designs.
3. To attach (a page, illustration, etc.) in a place cut for it in a larger or heavier sheet, either for framing or enlarging the margin.
noun (inlā)

1. That which is inlaid.
2. A pattern or design so produced.
3. Dent. A filling for a tooth, of gold, porcelain, etc., cemented into a cavity so as to be even with the surface.
4. An inlay graft.
—in′lay
er noun

Most often used phrases:

inlay work
cd inlay
inlay card
cassette inlay
gold inlay
marble inlay
inlay photography
pearl inlay
inlay booklet
wood inlay
silver inlay
mother of pearl inlay
vine inlay
stone inlay
dot inlay

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"inlay" has the frequency of use of 0.0001% on en.wikipedia.org.

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