incrust

• Verbe vieilli signifiant recouvrir ou appliquer une croûte ou une couche dure, ou former une croûte à la surface de quelque chose.

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.

   orner somptueusement

   • 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.

   Synonymesadornbedeckbejeweldecorateembellishornamentstud

   Antonymesbaredenudestripuncover

2. To cover with a crustC1formal

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

   Incruster (recouvrir d'une croûte)

   • 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.

   Synonymescoatcovercrustencrustfaceoverlayplateveneer

3. To form a hard outer layerC1formal

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

   Former une croûte

   • 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.

   Synonymescakecrustencrust