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Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : en-kruhst
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈkrʌst



Definition of encrusted

Origin :
  • 1640s, from French incruster, from Latin incrustare "to cover with crust," from in- (see in- (2)) + crusta (see crust). Related: Encrusted; encrusting.
  • As in lined : adj interlined
  • As in scabrous : adj rough
  • As in line : verb put covering inside object
  • As in plate : verb coat with metallic material
  • As in dirty : verb cause to be soiled
Example sentences :
  • He will go into a palace, where all the furniture will be of gold, encrusted in diamonds.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • Their dresses are superb; their arms and trappings are encrusted with gold and gems.
  • Extract from : « At Aboukir and Acre » by George Alfred Henty
  • Sometimes a painted or encrusted skirting on interior walls.
  • Extract from : « Carpentry for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe
  • The dust which encrusted the furniture and the floor had not been disturbed for months.
  • Extract from : « The Shrieking Pit » by Arthur J. Rees
  • The interior walls were encrusted with monuments of every age and style.
  • Extract from : « The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. » by Washington Irving
  • The ground was encrusted with sulphur and crystalline concretions.
  • Extract from : « In Search of the Castaways » by Jules Verne
  • The result is that the hands and feet of Buddha are thick with encrusted gold.
  • Extract from : « A Tour of the Missions » by Augustus Hopkins Strong
  • One of them even now, still lifts its encrusted head to the weather.
  • Extract from : « A Village of Vagabonds » by F. Berkeley Smith
  • His lips, partially open, were so dry and encrusted they looked like scabs.
  • Extract from : « The Saracen: Land of the Infidel » by Robert Shea
  • It was covered and encrusted with mould; he rubbed this off with his fingers.
  • Extract from : « Armorel of Lyonesse » by Walter Besant

Synonyms for encrusted

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