incrust

• Verbo raro que significa cobrir ou revestir algo com uma crosta ou camada dura, ou formar uma crosta na superfície de algo.

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.

   Ornar ricamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadornbedeckbejeweldecorateembellishornamentstud

   Antônimosbaredenudestripuncover

2. To cover with a crustC1formal

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

   Cobrir com crosta

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscoatcovercrustencrustfaceoverlayplateveneer

3. To form a hard outer layerC1formal

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

   Formar crosta

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscakecrustencrust