Inlaying: meaning, definitions and examples
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inlaying
[ ษชnหleษชษชล ]
crafting technique
Inlaying is a technique used in woodworking, metalworking, and other crafts where a piece of material is set into a surface to create a design. This process typically involves cutting a recess into the surface and then fitting the inlay material, such as wood or metal, into the cut-out. It is often used for decorative purposes to enhance the visual appeal of an object.
Synonyms
decorating, embellishing, insetting.
Examples of usage
- The artist was inlaying silver into the wooden table.
- She specializes in inlaying intricate designs in her jewelry.
- The craftsmen are inlaying marble into the floor tiles.
Translations
Translations of the word "inlaying" in other languages:
๐ต๐น incrustaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคจเคฒเฅเคเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Einlage
๐ฎ๐ฉ inlay
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฝะบััััะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ inlay
๐ฏ๐ต ใคใณใฌใค
๐ซ๐ท incrustation
๐ช๐ธ incrustaciรณn
๐น๐ท inlay
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ๋ ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุทุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ vloลพenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ vloลพka
๐จ๐ณ ้ถๅต
๐ธ๐ฎ inlay
๐ฎ๐ธ innleggjandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธะฝะปะตะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ inlay
๐ฒ๐ฝ incrustaciรณn
Etymology
The word 'inlaying' comes from the Middle English 'inlaie', which is a combination of 'in' meaning 'inside' or 'within' and 'lay', meaning 'to place or put down'. The term has evolved over centuries to describe the specific technique of embedding materials into surfaces for decorative or functional purposes. Historically, inlaying has been used since ancient times in various cultures, including Egyptians who inlaid gold and precious stones in furniture and artifacts. The art of inlay has been refined over the years in different mediums, including wood, metal, and ceramics, with artisans developing skills to create intricate designs that enhance the beauty of everyday objects.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,366, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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