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[
en-
kruhst
]
en·crust
/
ɛnˈkrʌst
/
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en-
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verb (used with object),
verb
(used without object)
incrust.
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encrust
or
incrust
(ɪnˈkrʌst)
—
vb
1.
(
tr
) to cover or overlay with or as with a crust or hard coating
2.
to form or cause to form a crust or hard coating
3.
(
tr
) to decorate lavishly, as with jewels
incrust
or
incrust
—
vb
encrus'tation
or
incrust
—
n
incrus'tation
or
incrust
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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