1. inlay

verb. (ˈɪnˌleɪ) Decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal.
Synonyms
adorn decorate embellish ornament grace damascene beautify hatch
Antonyms
improperness unseemliness ill nature maleficence awkwardness
Etymology
inlay (English)
in- (English)
in (Latin)
in- (Latin)
in- (Middle English (1100-1500))
in- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
in (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
lay (English)
laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
layen (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. inlay

noun. (ˈɪnˌleɪ) A decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface.
Synonyms
parquetry marqueterie decoration ornament marquetry ornamentation parqueterie
Antonyms
disarrange dishonor uglify worsen understate
Etymology
inlay (English)
in- (English)
in (Latin)
in- (Latin)
in- (Middle English (1100-1500))
in- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
in (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
lay (English)
laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
layen (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.
Synonyms
filling
Antonyms
natural object impropriety
Etymology
inlay (English)
in- (English)
in (Latin)
in- (Latin)
in- (Middle English (1100-1500))
in- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
in (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
lay (English)
laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
layen (Middle English (1100-1500))
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