释义 |
inlay /inˈlāˈ or in-lāˈ/ transitive verb (inlaying; inlaid)- To insert, embed
- To insert a page of text, an illustration, etc into a space cut in a larger page
- To ornament by laying in or inserting pieces of metal, ivory, etc
- To insert (a substance or piece of tissue) to replace or correct a defect in tissue (medicine)
- To mix images electronically, using masks (TV)
noun /inˈlā/ - Inlaying
- Inlaid work
- Material inlaid
- A shaped filling for a tooth cavity (dentistry)
ORIGIN: in- (1) inlaidˈ (or /inˈlād or in-lādˈ/) adjective - Inserted by inlaying
- Decorated with inlay
- Consisting of inlay
- Having a pattern set into the surface
inlayer /inˈlā-ər or in-lāˈər/ noun inˈlaying noun |