inlay

Example Sentences

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It features “a brass barrel and decorative lockplate, with an additional flourish of silver-wire inlay in a shell pattern.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

She’s offset the building’s cement with a childhood baby grand piano and her grandmother’s lacquer vanity with pearl inlay.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

Her nods to the Navajo culture include a turquoise inlay and a depiction of eagle feathers, which are used to give blessings.

From Washington Times • Mar. 24, 2023

There seems to be a trend toward a bit of embellishment, from small inlay on items such as desks to kitchen cabinet trim.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2023

The inlay work was flawless, the floral design intricate and graceful even on the incomplete pieces he held.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park