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inlaid

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˈɪnˌɫeɪd// UK //ˈɪnleɪd// in·laid

v. to put a thin layer of a different material, like wood or metal, into a surface to make it look better. You often see this on furniture or jewelry.

v. to embed a thin layer of a decorative material into a surface, such as wood, stone, or metal. Often used in the context of furniture-making or jewelry design to create intricate patterns.


SIMPLE

The craftsman inlaid the table with silver patterns.

CONTEXTUAL

The antique cabinet features a beautifully inlaid design of mother-of-pearl and dark mahogany.

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