Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

encrust

verb
/ɪnˈkrʌst/
Definition
To surround or coat something with a hard surface or layer.
Examples
  • Rocks were encrusted with layers of minerals over time.
  • The cake was beautifully encrusted with chocolate and nuts.
  • Oysters encrust themselves with shells for protection.
Meaning
The term refers to the act of forming a crust or hard outer coating over a surface.
Synonyms
  • Crust
  • Coat
  • Cover
  • Overlay
  • Encapsulate