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- \in-ˈkrəst, iŋ-\
- /ɪn.ˈkrʌst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- \in-ˈkrəst, iŋ-\
Definitions of encrust word
- noun encrust Cover (something) with a hard surface layer. 1
- transitive verb encrust cover with sth crusty 1
- transitive verb encrust cover with gemstones 1
- verb encrust to cover or overlay with or as with a crust or hard coating 0
- verb encrust to form or cause to form a crust or hard coating 0
- verb encrust to decorate lavishly, as with jewels 0
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Parts of speech for Encrust
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
encrust popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
encrust usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for encrust
verb encrust
- blacken — To blacken something means to make it black or very dark in colour. Something that blackens becomes black or very dark in colour.
- smear — to spread or daub (an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance) on or over something: to smear butter on bread.
- smudge — a dirty mark or smear.
- sully — to soil, stain, or tarnish.
- begrime — to make dirty; soil
Antonyms for encrust
verb encrust
- build — If you build something, you make it by joining things together.
- clean — Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.
- cleanse — To cleanse a place, person, or organization of something dirty, unpleasant, or evil means to make them free from it.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- flourish — to be in a vigorous state; thrive: a period in which art flourished.
Top questions with encrust
- what does encrust mean?
- how to encrust fish?
See also
Matching words
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