Vocabulary Entry

encrust

|verb • noun

verb

To cover or coat with a crust or a layer.

Example Sentences

"The chef decided to encrust the fish with a layer of herbs and spices."

"As the mud dried, it began to encrust the surface of the shoes."

"The tree bark was encrusted with moss and lichen."

noun

Example Sentences

"The encrust on the old pot made it look ancient and beautiful."

"She peeled away the encrust of paint to reveal the original wood beneath."

"The rock had a thick encrust of mineral deposits."