What is the meaning of inlay?

noun

  • Dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place. (
  • A decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface.

verb

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