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INLAY

(noun, verb)
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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)
decorationornamentornamentation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Inlay - as a verb

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adornbeautifydecorateembellishgraceornament
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is INLAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inlay is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
INLAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is INLAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inlay is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INLAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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