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encrust

UK
/ɪnˈkrʌst/
US
/ɪnˈkrʌst/

Translations

encrustverb
encrusted
Past Simple
encrusted
Past Participle
encrusting
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈkrʌst/
US
/ɪnˈkrʌst/
The ship's hull was encrusted with barnacles after months at sea.
La coque du navire était encrustée de bernacles après des mois en mer.
Additional translations
incrusterAu sens d’orner en fixant des pierres précieuses ou des ornements.
Synonyms
coat
cover
overlay
encase
envelop
sheath
wrap

Definitions

encrustverb
To cover or coat with a hard surface layer.
The ship's hull was encrusted with barnacles after months at sea.
To form a crust or hard layer on the surface of something.
Minerals began to encrust the cave walls over time.
To decorate densely by covering with jewels, ornaments, or similar objects.
The royal crown was encrusted with rubies and emeralds.
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