1. inlay - Noun
2. inlay - Verb
To lay within; hence, to insert, as pieces of pearl, iviry, choice woods, or the like, in a groundwork of some other material; to form an ornamental surface; to diversify or adorn with insertions.
Matter or pieces of wood, ivory, etc., inlaid, or prepared for inlaying; that which is inserted or inlaid for ornament or variety.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAccording 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. Source: Internet
Among these peoples turquoise was used in mosaic inlay, in sculptural works, and was fashioned into toroidal beads and freeform pendants. Source: Internet
A vintage set of shirt studs and double-sided cufflinks with a smoke mother of pearl inlay in a gold setting. Source: Internet
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. Source: Internet
Floors and walls were richly decorated with mosaic and inlay – usually in abstract or floral patterns. Source: Internet
In addition to fretboard inlay, the headstock and soundhole surround are also frequently inlaid. Source: Internet