n.
1.(dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place
2.a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface inlay v.
1.decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
Idiom of the Day
nickel and dime (someone)
to charge someone many small amounts of money
The small repairs to my car are beginning to nickel and dime me.