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inlay

noun verb

A decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
I
Ends with
Y
Contains
NL
Scrabble score
8
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

ɪnˈleɪ

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noun

  1. A decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface

noun

  1. (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place

verb

  1. Decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal

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