inlay vs marquetry
marquetry vs inlayinlay and marquetry both are nouns.
inlay is a verb but marquetry is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| inlay | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| marquetry | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
marquetry is a hyponym of
inlay; that is, marquetry is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
inlay:
- inlay: a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface
- marquetry: inlaid veneers are fitted together to form a design or picture that is then used to ornament furniture
| inlay (noun) | marquetry (noun) |
|---|---|
| a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface | inlaid veneers are fitted together to form a design or picture that is then used to ornament furniture |
| (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place |
| inlay (verb) | marquetry (verb) |
|---|---|
| decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal |
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