English Dictionary

marquetry

/ˈmɑːkɪtɹi/

noun

(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.

She learned the art of marquetry from her grandfather.

意味（1）

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

strawen marquetry

意味（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.