incrust

• Veralteter Begriff, der bedeutet, etwas mit einer Kruste oder harten Schicht zu überziehen oder aufzulagern, oder auf der Oberfläche von etwas eine Kruste zu bilden.

An obsolete verb meaning to cover or overlay with a crust or hard coating, or to form a crust on the surface of something.

1. To adorn lavishlyC1formal

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

   Reich verzieren

   • The ancient throne was incrusted with rubies and emeralds.
   • He incrusted the ceremonial sword with gold filigree.
   • The ceiling of the palace was incrusted with intricate mosaics.

   Synonymeadornbedeckbejeweldecorateembellishornamentstud

   Antonymebaredenudestripuncover

2. To cover with a crustC1formal

   To coat or overlay a surface with a hard or crusty layer.

   Mit einer Kruste überziehen

   • The salt spray incrusted the rocks along the shore.
   • Over time, minerals incrusted the shipwreck with a calcareous layer.
   • The heat incrusted the pottery with a glossy finish.

   Synonymecoatcovercrustencrustfaceoverlayplateveneer

3. To form a hard outer layerC1formal

   To develop or cause to develop a crust or a hard surface.

   Eine Kruste bilden

   • The lava incrusted as it cooled, forming a dark shell.
   • Dried mud incrusted on the tires of the truck.
   • The metal incrusted with rust after years of exposure.

   Synonymecakecrustencrust