onlay

 [n. on-ley, awn-; v. on-ley, awn-]  

on·lay

   [n. on-ley, awn-; v. on-ley, awn-] noun, verb, on·laid, on·lay·ing.
noun
1.
an overlay, especially one in relief.
2.
Dentistry. an inlay that restores the occlusal surface of a tooth.
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verb (used with object)
3.
to place or mount (an onlay) on a surface, especially for decorative purposes.

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Origin:
1875–80; on + lay1, after verb phrase lay on
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onlay on·lay (ŏn'lā')
n.

  1. A cast restoration, usually made of gold, that is attached to the occlusal surface of a tooth.

  2. A bone graft applied to the exterior surface of the bone.

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