marquetry

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈmɑːkɪtɹi/

Noun

uncountable countable

(uncountable, woodworking) A decorative technique in which veneers of wood, ivory, metal etc. are inlaid into a wooden surface to form intricate designs. / (countable) An example of this work.

Japanese Meaning

寄木細工：木材、象牙、金属などの薄板（ヴェニア）を組み合わせ、複雑な模様や絵柄を表現する装飾技法。 / 寄木細工そのもの、またはその技法で作られた作品。

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The antique cabinet's marquetry required hours of precise veneer cutting to create the floral scene.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

そのアンティークのキャビネットの木象嵌には、花模様を作るために薄い木片を正確に切って組み合わせる数時間の作業が必要だった。

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Sense（1）

strawen marquetry

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Sense（2）

(countable) An example of this work.

Unkind people asserted that everything in his apartment was for sale and that after he had invited wealthy Americans for an excellent lunch, with vintage wines, one or two of his valuable drawings would disappear, or a marquetry commode would be replaced by one in lacquer.

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marquetries

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