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1. (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place (synset 103577782)
   referred to in: dental medicine, dentistry, odontology - the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth
   is a type of: filling - (dentistry) a dental appliance consisting of any of various substances (as metal or plastic) inserted into a prepared cavity in a tooth
2. A decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface (synset 103577600)
   is a type of: decoration, ornament, ornamentation - something used to beautify
   subtypes:

   • marqueterie, marquetry - inlaid veneers are fitted together to form a design or picture that is then used to ornament furniture
   • parqueterie, parquetry - a patterned wood inlay used to cover a floor

1. Decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal (synset 201685934)
   referred to in: handicraft - a craft that requires skillful hands
   is a type of: adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament - make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
   subtypes:

   • hatch - inlay with narrow strips or lines of a different substance such as gold or silver, for the purpose of decorating
   • damascene - inlay metal with gold and silver

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