incrusted

UK
/ɪnˈkrʌstɪd/
US
/ɪnˈkrʌstɪd/

Translations

incrustedadjective
more incrusted
Comp.
most incrusted
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈkrʌstɪd/
US
/ɪnˈkrʌstɪd/
incrustéSe dit d’un objet orné ou garni d’une couche d’un autre matériau.
The ornate box was incrusted with mother-of-pearl designs.
La boîte ouvragée était incrustée de motifs en nacre.
encroûtéSe dit d’une surface recouverte d’une croûte ou d’un dépôt dur.
The old ship was incrusted with barnacles after years at sea.
Le vieux navire était encroûté de balanes après des années en mer.
incrustverb

incrusted

Past Simple

incrusted
Past Simple
incrusted
Past Participle
incrusting
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈkrʌst/
US
/ɪnˈkrʌst/
incrusterS’emploie pour couvrir d’une couche dure ou pour sertir/incruster un matériau décoratif.
The artist decided to incrust the sculpture with gold leaf to give it a luxurious finish.
L’artiste a décidé d’incruster la sculpture de feuille d’or pour lui donner une finition luxueuse.

Definitions

incrustedadjective
Covered with a hard surface layer or crust.
The old ship was incrusted with barnacles after years at sea.
Decorated or inlaid with a surface layer of a different material.
The ornate box was incrusted with mother-of-pearl designs.
incrustverb
To cover or coat with a hard surface layer.
The artist decided to incrust the sculpture with gold leaf to give it a luxurious finish.
To decorate or inlay with a contrasting material.
The craftsman incrusted the wooden box with mother-of-pearl to enhance its beauty.