encrust

== English == === Alternative forms === incrust === Etymology === From French incruster, from Latin incrustare, from in- (“in”) + crustare (“to cover with a crust”). By surface analysis, en- +‎ crust. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɪŋˈkɹʌst/ Rhymes: -ʌst === Verb === encrust (third-person singular simple present encrusts, present participle encrusting, simple past and past participle encrusted) (transitive) To cover with a hard crust. iron encrusted with rust a doughnut encrusted with sugar (intransitive) To form a crust. (transitive) To inset or affix decorative materials upon (a surface); to inlay into, as a piece of carving or other ornamental object. The jeweller encrusted the ring with gems. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====