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encrust
verb en·crust \in-ˈkrəst, iŋ-\
Definition of ENCRUST
transitive verb
: to cover, line, or overlay with or as if with a crust
intransitive verb
: to form a crust
See encrust defined for kids Variants of ENCRUST
en·crust also in·crust \in-ˈkrəst, iŋ-\
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Origin of ENCRUST
probably from Latin incrustare, from in- + crusta crust
First Known Use: 1596
ENCRUST Defined for Kids
encrust
verb en·crust \in-ˈkrəst\
en·crust·eden·crust·ing
Definition of ENCRUST for Kids
: to cover with or as if with a crust <Barnacles encrust the bottom of the boat.>
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encrust
transitive verb en·crust
Medical Definition of ENCRUST
: to cover, line, or overlay with a crust
intransitive verb
: to form a crust
Variants of ENCRUST
en·crust also in·crust \in-ˈkrəst\
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