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marquetry

mar·que·try
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mahr-ki-tree]
    • /ˈmɑr kɪ tri/
    • /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mahr-ki-tree]
    • /ˈmɑr kɪ tri/

Definitions of marquetry word

  • noun plural marquetry inlaid work of variously colored woods or other materials, especially in furniture. 1
  • noun marquetry Inlaid work made from small pieces of variously colored wood or other materials, used chiefly for the decoration of furniture. 1
  • noun marquetry inlaid woodwork 1
  • noun marquetry a pattern of inlaid veneers of wood, brass, ivory, etc, fitted together to form a picture or design, used chiefly as ornamentation in furniture 0
  • noun marquetry decorative inlaid work of wood, ivory, metal, etc., used in furniture and flooring 0

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Origin of marquetry

First appearance:

before 1555
One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Middle French marqueterie inlaid work, equivalent to marquet(er) to speckle, spot, inlay (literally, make marks < Germanic; see mark1) + -erie -ery

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Parts of speech for Marquetry

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

marquetry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for marquetry

noun marquetry

  • inlay — to decorate (an object) with layers of fine materials set in its surface: to inlay a chest with lighter wood.
  • pattern — a distinctive style, model, or form: a new pattern of army helmet.
  • design — When someone designs a garment, building, machine, or other object, they plan it and make a detailed drawing of it from which it can be built or made.
  • veneer — a thin layer of wood or other material for facing or inlaying wood.
  • woodwork — objects or parts made of wood.

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