to onlay

Examples

• All

• To restore the antique box, she carefully onlaid a thin layer of decorative veneer.

• The jeweler will onlay gold onto the silver pendant.

• Artists sometimes onlay different materials to create unique textures on their sculptures.

• She onlays intricate designs on her pottery.

• The craftsman decided to onlay gold leaf onto the wooden frame for a luxurious finish.

• Artists sometimes onlay different materials to create unique textures on their sculptures.

• The jeweler will onlay gold onto the silver pendant.

Synonyms

A

to apply

vsto onlay

263 1.3

Put a substance onto a surface to cover it

is for attaching thin decorative pieces rather than applying substances

C

to coat

vsto onlay

105 2.8

To cover something with a thin layer of a substance

is focused on thin decorative coverings rather than substance coatings

S

to superimpose

vsto onlay

24 6.7

To put one thing on top of another so both are visible

means attaching a thin cover that hides the surface rather than showing both

S

to surface

vsto onlay

15 4.3

To cover something with a new outer layer

is narrower, focusing on thin decorative attachments not general surfacing

O

to overlay

vsto onlay

11 4.2

To cover something with a layer of material

is about attaching a thin decorative piece instead of broad material layers

S

to stick on

vsto onlay

1 3.8

Put on a thick layer of something like paint or makeup

uses thin coverings or decorative pieces rather than heavy layers

B

to brush on

vsto onlay

1 3.8

To put a liquid or soft substance on a surface with a brush

describes attaching thin decorative pieces, not merely applying with a brush

A

to applique

vsto onlay

1 8.3

To sew a small piece of fabric onto clothing or another fabric as decoration

is used for thin decorative covers on any surface not only fabric

P

to paste up

vsto onlay

1 4.5

Attach posters or papers to a wall using glue

focuses on thin covering application not on posting or display

S

to sponge on

vsto onlay

6.2

To put liquid or paint on a surface using a sponge

is about attaching thin decorative pieces rather than sponging on liquids

How Completely

to cover

∞ 1.0

to overlay

11 4.2

to onlay

8.8

to apply

263 1.3

to dab

11 2.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology