Definitions
decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
Word origin
From in- + lay.
Used in a sentence
“Porcelain inlaying is a grand thing in certain cases, and it is much to be regretted that the present existing circumstances do not warrant its being used more extensively.”
“It is hard to tell whether it was the solid block inlay idea of itself, or else something to help cement to be retained in a cavity, that has brought about inlaying of cavities;”
“The table and two base pedestals cost more than $4,000. The pedestals are described as having “hand applied ebonized inlay with bell flowers topped by hand carved scrolls and a fluted column.””
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Inserted decoration”5 letters
02“Decorative insert”5 letters
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