Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Inlay.
Inlay - as a 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
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decoration13ornament10ornamentation15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Inlay - as a verb
Decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adorn6beautify16decorate11embellish16grace8ornament10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The ring has a beautiful inlay of turquoise."
"The furniture is adorned with intricate inlays."
"The guitar features a mother-of-pearl inlay on the fretboard."
"The cabinet's inlay is made of exotic wood."
"This necklace has a delicate inlay of diamonds."
Word Game Points
Is INLAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inlay is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INLAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is INLAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inlay is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINLAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is INLAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inlay is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINLAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
