to inlay
Third Person
inlays
Present Participle
inlaying
Past Tense
inlaid
Past Participle
inlaid
1
to put decorative pieces of wood or metal into the surface of an object in a way that they level with the surface
transitive
- The artisan carefully inlaid precious stones into the wooden jewelry box for an elegant touch.
- The furniture maker decided to inlay a contrasting wood to create a beautiful mosaic effect on the tabletop.
- To enhance the guitar's appearance, the luthier inlaid intricate patterns along the fretboard.
- The mosaic artist skillfully inlaid colored tiles to form a detailed picture on the floor.
- The interior designer recommended inlaying metal accents into the kitchen backsplash for a modern look.