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1. inlay
verb. ['ˈɪnˌleɪ'] decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal.
Synonyms
- grace
- ornament
- embellish
- hatch
- damascene
- adorn
- beautify
Antonyms
- natural object
- worsen
- uglify
- understate
Etymology
- in- (English)
- in (Latin)
- lay (English)
- laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Rhymes with Inlay
- dunlay
Sentences with inlay
1. Noun, singular or mass
Perhaps you have a flea market find with missing inlay that you wish to make beautiful again.
2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
People inlay silver pieces or silver wire accents in items made from wood as decoration.
3. Verb, base form
A professional can inlay a permanent name, address, pattern or design on the lighter for you.
2. inlay
noun. ['ˈɪnˌleɪ'] a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface.
Synonyms
- marqueterie
- ornament
- parqueterie
- marquetry
- ornamentation
- decoration
Antonyms
- dishonor
- improperness
- unseemliness
- impropriety
Etymology
- in- (English)
- in (Latin)
- lay (English)
- laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. inlay
noun. ['ˈɪnˌleɪ'] (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place.
Antonyms
- maleficence
Etymology
- in- (English)
- in (Latin)
- lay (English)
- laie (Middle English (1100-1500))