Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun inlay

2 senses of inlay

Sense 1
inlay -- ((dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place)
       => filling -- ((dentistry) a dental appliance consisting of any of various substances (as metal or plastic) inserted into a prepared cavity in a tooth; "when he yawned I could see the gold fillings in his teeth"; "an informal British term for `filling' is `stopping'")

Sense 2
inlay -- (a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface)
       => decoration, ornament, ornamentation -- (something used to beautify)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb inlay

1 sense of inlay

Sense 1
inlay -- (decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal)
       => decorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify -- (make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day")