onlay
/noun on-ley, awn-; verb on-ley, awn-/US // noun ˈɒnˌleɪ, ˈɔn-; verb ɒnˈleɪ, ɔn- //
镶嵌,镶边,镶片,镶嵌物
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : an overlay, especially one in relief.
- : Dentistry. an inlay that restores the occlusal surface of a tooth.
v.有主动词 verb
- 1
on·laid, on·lay·ing.
- : to place or mount on a surface, especially for decorative purposes.
Examples
Couched cord or filoselle is useful in covering the raw edge of the onlay, not so much masking the joints as making them sightly.
It disturbs the breadth, which is so valuable a characteristic of onlay.
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