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noun
A decorative technique in which veneers of wood, ivory, metal etc. are inlaid into a wooden surface to form intricate designs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: arts, business, carpentry, construction, crafts, hobbies, lifestyle, manufacturing, woodworking
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
An example of this work.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
inlaid veneers are fitted together to form a design or picture that is then used to ornament furniture
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: marqueterie
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: inlay
History
From Middle French marqueterie.
Across languages
22 source translations are retained for this English entry.
