encrusting

Verb

encrust (third-person singular simple present encrusts, present participle encrusting, simple past and past participle encrusted)

1. (transitive) To cover with a hard crust.
   • iron encrusted with rust
2. (intransitive) To form a crust.
3. (transitive) To inset or affix decorative materials upon (a surface); to inlay into, as a piece of carving or other ornamental object.
   • The jeweller encrusted the ring with gems.