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Inlay is an English word with synonyms like ornament or filling. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Inlay in a sentence

Inlay | Inlays | Inlayed

Inlay meaning

  1. To place (pieces of a foreign material) within another material to form a decorative design.
  2. To place an inlay in a tooth.

Using Inlay

  • The main meaning on this page is: To place (pieces of a foreign material) within another material to form a decorative design. | To place an inlay in a tooth.
  • Useful related words include: ornament, filling, decoration, ornamentation.
  • In the example corpus, inlay often appears in combinations such as: the inlay, inlay and, inlay the.

Context around Inlay

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24.4 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 8 middle, 8 end
  • Sentence types: 18 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Inlay

  • In this selection, "inlay" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, mosaic, gilt, wood, cluster, card and usually stand out and add context to how "inlay" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a glass inlay the shell and and from inlay work we. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "inlay" sits close to words such as aaditya, aardman and abbo, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with inlay

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

In addition to fretboard inlay, the headstock and soundhole surround are also frequently inlaid. (14 words)

From the sources and from inlay-work we have also representations of palaces and houses. (15 words)

Floors and walls were richly decorated with mosaic and inlay – usually in abstract or floral patterns. (16 words)

The haul included two bronze keys, a bone needle case, several bronze rings, three perforated Roman coins, a decorative disc with a glass inlay, the shell of a sea snail, and a walnut pendant adorned with bronze bands. (38 words)

Still, our work is unique because we do it by engraving, while others do it by pasting the things,” said Satjog Singh, president of the Wood Inlay cluster, who participated in the workshop. (33 words)

Meibomian Th e inlay is a15 tiny porous ringhas placed in the It works Gland Dysfunction is the returning leading cause of eyevision discomfort for over like a camera aperture, reading to patients. (33 words)

Example sentences (18)

Measuring 12ft high and 7ft 6ins wide, it has a large intricate canopy and gilt inlay and features the royal crest.

Still, our work is unique because we do it by engraving, while others do it by pasting the things,” said Satjog Singh, president of the Wood Inlay cluster, who participated in the workshop.

The Inscription level provides real wood dash inlay, your choice of either Nappa leather or a tailored wool blend for upholstery and those blessedly orthopedic seats.

The haul included two bronze keys, a bone needle case, several bronze rings, three perforated Roman coins, a decorative disc with a glass inlay, the shell of a sea snail, and a walnut pendant adorned with bronze bands.

There’s none of that though, not even a scan of the manual (or cassette inlay as it would’ve been back then).

Meibomian Th e inlay is a15 tiny porous ringhas placed in the It works Gland Dysfunction is the returning leading cause of eyevision discomfort for over like a camera aperture, reading to patients.

Meticulous wrapping available in numerous colors holds the titanium alloy guides in place, and cork handles are available in six styles that can be further customized with foam inlay of various colors.

According to the brief comments on the inlay card of the Raging Bull DVD, Scorsese was not — and still is not — a fan of sports or boxing, which he describes as boring.

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Among these peoples turquoise was used in mosaic inlay, in sculptural works, and was fashioned into toroidal beads and freeform pendants.

A vintage set of shirt studs and double-sided cufflinks with a smoke mother of pearl inlay in a gold setting.

Collaborations * 1979 Dedicato al Mar Egeo, LP soundtrack by Ennio Morricone published in Japan only; though she does not sing, she is portrayed naked on the inlay and back-cover.

Dubbed the "king's grave" ( Vorstengraf (Oss) ), it contained extraordinary objects, including an iron sword with an inlay of gold and coral.

Floors and walls were richly decorated with mosaic and inlay – usually in abstract or floral patterns.

From the sources and from inlay-work we have also representations of palaces and houses.

In addition to fretboard inlay, the headstock and soundhole surround are also frequently inlaid.

It was originally built in the Carolingian style, including marble covered walls, and mosaic inlay on the dome.

Other suggestions include its use as a magnifying glass for jewellers, or as a decorative furniture inlay.

This new CD came without copy protection, in a jewel case, with a black & white inlay manual, along with colour inserts for both the front and rear.

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Common combinations with inlay

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "inlay" in a sentence?
An example: "Measuring 12ft high and 7ft 6ins wide, it has a large intricate canopy and gilt inlay and features the royal crest." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "inlay" from authentic English texts.
What does "inlay" mean?
Inlay means: To place (pieces of a foreign material) within another material to form a decorative design.
What are synonyms of "inlay"?
Common synonyms of "inlay" include: ornament, filling, decoration, ornamentation, decorate, adorn, grace, embellish. Plus 1 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "inlay" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "inlay", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.