inlaying

Variant of inlay

inlay definition

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

transitive verb inlaid -·laid′, inlaying -·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
  2. to fit or insert (an illustration) into a mat
  3. to add extra silver to (silver-plated objects)

Etymology: in- & lay

noun

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

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