INLAY Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word inlay. (close relations)
Definition of INLAY
Best Alternative Words for INLAY
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| affix | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a linguistic element added to a word to produce an inflected or derived form verb • stick or fasten to • add to the very end • attach or become attached to a stem word | ||||||||
| embed | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • fix or set securely or deeply • attach to, as a journalist to a military unit when reporting on a war | ||||||||
| fit | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • meeting adequate standards for a purpose • physically and mentally sound or healthy noun • a display of bad temper • a sudden uncontrollable attack • the manner in which something fits • a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed verb • be agreeable or acceptable to • be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired • make fit • insert or adjust several objects or people • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics • conform to some shape or size • provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose • fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction • make correspond or harmonize | ||||||||
| fix | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • informal terms for a difficult situation • something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug • the act of putting something in working order again • an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear • a determination of the place where something is verb • restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken • cause to be firmly attached • decide upon or fix definitely • prepare for eating by applying heat • take vengeance on or get even • set or place definitely • kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study • make fixed, stable or stationary • make infertile • influence an event or its outcome by illegal means • put (something somewhere) firmly • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc • to be about to do something | ||||||||
| implant | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a prosthesis placed permanently in tissue verb • fix or set securely or deeply • become attached to and embedded in the uterus • put firmly in the mind | ||||||||
| insert | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication • an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted • (broadcasting) a local announcement inserted into a network program • (film) a still picture that is introduced and that interrupts the action of a film verb • put or introduce into something • place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing • fit snugly into • insert casually | ||||||||
| mount | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a lightweight horse kept for riding only • the act of climbing something • a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill • a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place • something forming a back that is added for strengthening verb • attach to a support • go up or advance • fix onto a backing, setting, or support • put up or launch • get up on the back of • go upward with gradual or continuous progress • prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance • copulate with | ||||||||
| place | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a point located with respect to surface features of some region • any area set aside for a particular purpose • an abstract mental location • a general vicinity • the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another • a particular situation • where you live at a particular time • a job in an organization • the particular portion of space occupied by something • proper or designated social situation • a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane) • the passage that is being read • proper or appropriate position or location • a public square with room for pedestrians • an item on a list or in a sequence • a blank area verb • put into a certain place or abstract location • place somebody in a particular situation or location • assign a rank or rating to • assign a location to • to arrange for • take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal • recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something • assign to (a job or a home) • locate • estimate • identify the location or place of • make an investment • assign to a station • finish second or better in a horse or dog race • sing a note with the correct pitch | ||||||||
| set | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used • evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris • (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols • several exercises intended to be done in series • representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production • an unofficial association of people or groups • a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way • the act of putting something in position • a unit of play in tennis or squash • the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization • the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon • (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way • any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed • fixed and unmoving • situated in a particular spot or position • set down according to a plan • being below the horizon • determined or decided upon as by an authority • converted to solid form (as concrete) verb • put into a certain place or abstract location • fix conclusively or authoritatively • decide upon or fix definitely • establish as the highest level or best performance • put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state • fix in a border • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc • set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly • locate • disappear beyond the horizon • adapt for performance in a different way • put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground • apply or start • become gelatinous • set in type • put into a position that will restore a normal state • insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) • give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor • urge to attack someone • estimate • equip with sails or masts • get ready for a particular purpose or event • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • produce fruit • arrange attractively | ||||||||
