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
