inlay

in·lay (in′lā′, in lā′; for n. in′lā′)

transitive verb -·laid′, -·lay′·ing

1. to set (pieces of wood, metal, etc.) into a surface to make a design that is usually level with the surface
2. to decorate with such pieces
to fit or insert (an illustration) into a mat
to add extra silver to (silver-plated objects)

Etymology: in- & lay

noun

inlaid decoration or material
a filling for a tooth made from a mold of the prepared cavity and then cemented into place

in′·lay′er noun

Object

table: On a table beside one of the chairs stood a table inlaid with mother of pearl.

Preposition: with

mother-of-pearl: Duchess's work-box, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, was gift from Charles II.
ivory: Solid panels between the legs and the arcaded back with pointed crest are of acacia wood, inlaid with ivory.
brass: An ornate chest of drawers in Pakistani Rosewood inlaid with brass, which matches the writing bureau, adds to the glorious theme.
silver: We will make you chains of gold inlaid with silver.
gold: There were a number of caskets inlaid with gold and ivory and turquoises laid on the floor along the back wall.
stone: A girdle of gold, inlaid with precious stones, was around him.

Adjective modifier

pearl: It has two knobs missing and one pearl inlay missing.
printed: The Crystal Case has a printed back inlay which you can flip out the tray, turn around and write on.
gold: Gold inlay is typical of many bronze images made in eastern India.
white: The sleeve however does not have the Hologram instead it just has a plain white card inlay.

Modifies a noun

booklet: The two blue panels are taken from the inlay booklet from the new Broken Family Band album " Cold Water Songs " .
card: There is also the Card Manager Tool, which is used to produce new inlay cards for your phone buttons.
work: The new tension hoop makes you feel a little better but the inlay work in the neck starts to bug you.

Noun used with modifier

cassette: The cassette inlay states that ' playing the game is easier than setting the keys ' .
marble: Visit Agra's Red Fort and learn how families create the unique marble inlay craftsmanship which makes the Taj so beautiful.
brass: Brass inlay is a prominent feature of Gillows work at this date.
silver: Smart Style and Design Rounded edges give a neat, modern design White body Silver metal inlay color only.
CD: On the right is a dilapidated filling station which appeared on the CD inlay of Teenage Fanclub's excellent Songs from Northern Britain album.
gold: Brass was substituted more and more for bronze, and gold inlay replaced red copper.

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