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encrust

/ɪnˈkrʌst/

Translations

encrustverb

encrusted

Past Simple

encrusted

Past Participle

encrusting

Gerund

/ɪnˈkrʌst/

The artisan decided to encrust the jewelry box with precious stones.

Мастер решил инкрустировать шкатулку драгоценными камнями.

Additional translations

покрывать коркой

Synonyms

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.