Inlayer

in·lay  (nl, n-l)

tr.v. in·laid (-ld), in·lay·ing, in·lays

1.

a. To set (pieces of wood or ivory, for example) into a surface, usually at the same level, to form a design.

b. To decorate by setting in such designs.

2. To insert (a photograph, for example) within a mat in a book.

n.

1.

a. Contrasting material set into a surface in pieces to form a design.

b. A design, pattern, or decoration made by inlaying.

2. Dentistry A solid filling, as of gold or porcelain, fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place.

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in·layer n.