verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   Alternative form of encrust. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   form a crust or a hard layer wordnet
3. 3
   cover or coat with a crust wordnet
4. 4
   decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

besetcrustencrustencrustscab

Etymology

By surface analysis, in- + crust.

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