Encrust
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪŋˈkɹʌst/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Encrust is a verb meaning (transitive) To cover with a hard crust.
Meaning
(transitive) To cover with a hard crust.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To form a crust.
- (transitive) To inset or affix decorative materials upon (a surface); to inlay into, as a piece of carving or other ornamental object.
Example Sentences
iron encrusted with rust
a doughnut encrusted with sugar
The jeweller encrusted the ring with gems.
And by the frost refin'd the whiter snow, Incrusted hard.
Word Forms
- encrusts
- encrusting
- encrusted
Synonyms for encrust
Depending on context, synonyms include beset.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beset, rime, incrust, crust, overcrust, incrustate.
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