inlay is the dictionary form of inlaid Definition of inlay
inlaid
1. [ verb ] decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
Related terms: decorate hatch damascene handicraft
2. [ noun ] (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place
Related terms: filling dentistry
3. [ noun ] a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface
Related terms: decoration parquetry marquetry
Similar spelling:   inhaled