inlay

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place
  2. noun a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface
  3. verb decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal

Etymology

From in- + lay.

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