Definition

To cover or coat something with a hard layer or crust, often for decoration or preservation.

Example

The chef decided to incrust the fish with a layer of herbs and spices before baking it.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I saw this amazing art piece that looked like it was incrust with gems.

That sounds fascinating! Where did you see it?

It was at that new gallery downtown, really unique stuff.

I need to check it out; I love when art has such intricate details.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incrust is formed from "in-" (meaning in or into) and "crustare" (meaning to cover with a crust). The word describes the act of covering something with a crust or layer.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'covered' ('crustare') 'into' ('in-') another surface, which helps you remember that 'incrust' means to cover something with a layer.

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