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inlay vs parquetry

parquetry vs inlay

inlay and parquetry both are nouns.

inlay is a verb but parquetry is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inlay Yes No Yes No
parquetry Yes No No No
As nouns, parquetry is a hyponym of inlay; that is, parquetry 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
  • parquetry: a patterned wood inlay used to cover a floor
Other hyponyms of inlay include marqueterie, marquetry, parqueterie.
inlay (noun) parquetry (noun)
a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface a patterned wood inlay used to cover a floor
(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) parquetry (verb)
decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
Difference between inlay and parquetry

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