01 v. t. To lay within; hence, to insert, as pieces of pearl, ivory, mother-of-pearl, choice woods, or the like, in a groundwork of some other mater…
imp. & p. p.
Inlaied; p. pr. & vb. n.
Inlaying
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To lay within; hence, to insert, as pieces of pearl, ivory, mother-of-pearl, choice woods, or the like, in a groundwork of some other material; to form an ornamental surface; to diversify or adorn with insertions.“Look, how the floor of heaven Is thick inlaid with patines of bright gold.” — Shak.“But these things are . . . borrowed by the monks to inlay their story.” — Milton.