encrusted

• Beschreibt etwas, das mit einer festen, dünnen Schicht überzogen ist, oft dekorativ oder unerwünscht. Verwendet für mit Kruste, Schmutz oder Belag bedeckte Oberflächen sowie für mit Edelsteinen oder Verzierungen besetzte Gegenstände.

Describes something that is covered with a hard, thin layer of something, often in a decorative or undesirable way.

1. Covered with a hard layerB2formal

   Having a hard, thick layer of something (like dirt, salt, jewels, or ice) on the surface.

   Mit einer harten Kruste bedeckt

   • The old ship's hull was encrusted with barnacles.
   • Her necklace was encrusted with diamonds and rubies.
   • The boots were encrusted with dried mud after the hike.

   Synonymecoatedcoveredcrusted

   Antonymebarecleanuncovered

2. Decorated lavishlyB2formal

   Covered or decorated with a large amount of precious stones or valuable materials.

   Verziert

   • The crown was encrusted with emeralds and sapphires.
   • The ancient sword had a hilt encrusted with gold.
   • The walls of the palace were encrusted with intricate mosaics.

   Synonymeadornedstudded

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas mit einer festen, krustenartigen Schicht zu überziehen oder zu umhüllen; auch: etwas mit einer Schicht aus Edelsteinen, Schmuck oder Verzierungen besetzen.

A verb used to indicate the act of covering or coating something with a hard, crust-like layer.

1. Cover with a crustC1formal

   To cover or coat something with a hard outer layer or crust.

   Mit einer Kruste überziehen

   • The salt water had encrusted the rocks with a white layer.
   • Over time, minerals encrusted the ancient coins.
   • The pipes were encrusted with rust and calcium deposits.

   Synonymecoatcovercrustincrustlayeroverlay

2. Decorate lavishlyC2formal

   To cover or decorate something richly, often with gems or precious materials.

   Prunkvoll verzieren

   • The crown was encrusted with diamonds and rubies.
   • The artist encrusted the frame with gold leaf.
   • The ancient sword was encrusted with intricate jewels.

   Synonymeadornbejewelbespangleembellishornamentstud

3. Form a hard layerC1formal

   To form a crust or hard layer on a surface.

   Eine harte Schicht bilden

   • The lava encrusted as it cooled.
   • The mud encrusted on his boots after the hike.
   • The sugar solution encrusted the sides of the pan.

   Synonymecakecoatcrustincrustoverlay