inlay
Translation
inlay, marquetry, filling (dental)
Examples
The box had a beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay.
The box had a beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay.
The dentist recommended a gold inlay for the tooth.
The dentist recommended a gold inlay for the tooth.
Grammar Patterns
a design set into a surface The box had a beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay.
a filling shaped to fit a cavity in a tooth The dentist recommended a gold inlay.
Similar Words
Noun synonyms: insertion, mosaic; Verb synonyms: insert, embed
Etymology
From 'in' and 'lay'. The idea is to 'lay' a design 'in' a surface.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'laying' a piece of decoration 'in' a piece of furniture.