Noun
- 1. inlay, filling
- usage: (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place
- 2. inlay, decoration, ornament, ornamentation
- usage: a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface
Verb
- 1. inlay, decorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify
- usage: decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
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