Dictionary
on•lay
Pronunciation: (
—n.on'lā", ôn'-;
—v.on-lā', ôn-), [key]
—n., v., -laid, -lay•ing.
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n.
1. an overlay, esp. one in relief.
2. Dentistry.an inlay that restores the occlusal surface of a tooth.
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v.t.
to place or mount (an onlay) on a surface, esp. for decorative purposes.
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