encrusted

• Décrit quelque chose recouvert d'une couche dure et fine, souvent décorative ou indésirable, ou incrusté dans une surface.

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.

   incrusté

   • 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.

   Synonymescoatedcoveredcrusted

   Antonymesbarecleanuncovered

2. Decorated lavishlyB2formal

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

   incrusté de pierres précieuses

   • 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.

   Synonymesadornedstudded

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de recouvrir ou d'envelopper quelque chose d'une couche dure ressemblant à une croûte, ou de décorer en incrustant des matériaux dans une surface.

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.

   Incruster (recouvrir d'une croûte)

   • 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.

   Synonymescoatcovercrustincrustlayeroverlay

2. Decorate lavishlyC2formal

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

   incruster

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

   Synonymesadornbejewelbespangleembellishornamentstud

3. Form a hard layerC1formal

   To form a crust or hard layer on a surface.

   Incruster (former une croûte)

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

   Synonymescakecoatcrustincrustoverlay