5 letter words starting with INL

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: A decorative technique in which pieces of wood, metal, or other material are set into the surface of another material to form a design.
• Verb: To set pieces of material into the surface of another material to form a design.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɪnˌleɪ/
• UK: /ˈɪnleɪ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "inlay" originated in the mid-17th century, from the verb "inlay" which means to lay (something) in the recesses of a surface, flush with it. It is derived from the Middle Dutch word "inleggen", which means to lay in or put in. The noun form of "inlay" refers to the decorative technique of setting pieces of wood, metal, or other material into the surface of another material to form a design. The verb form of "inlay" refers to the act of setting such pieces into the surface of another material.

Synonyms:

• Decorative inlay
• Ornamentation
• Decoration
• Embellishment

Related Words:

• Enlay
• Layin
• Liane
• Alien
• Elain

Example Sentences:

• The table was decorated with a beautiful inlay of mother-of-pearl.
• She decided to inlay the design with gold leaf.

Inlet Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

1. A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river.
2. A narrow opening or passage, as between mountains or hills.
3. The act of letting in or admitting.
4. The point or place of admission.
5. A passage or channel leading inward.
6. To let in; admit.
7. To put in; insert.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɪn.lɛt/
• UK: /ˈɪn.lɛt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "inlet" originated in the 14th century from the Middle English word "in-lete", which means "to let in". It is commonly used to describe a small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river, or a narrow opening or passage, as between mountains or hills. It can also refer to the act of letting in or admitting, the point or place of admission, or a passage or channel leading inward. As a verb, "inlet" means to let in or admit, or to put in or insert.

Synonyms:

• Bay
• Cove
• Estuary
• Channel
• Passage

Related Words:

• Coast
• Delta
• Flume
• Gorge
• Incur

Example Sentences:

• The inlet is a popular spot for fishing and boating.
• The narrow inlet between the mountains provided a stunning view.
• The inlet of fresh air helped to clear out the stale smell.
• He swam through the inlet and into the open sea.
• She used a funnel to inlet the oil into the engine.