ENCRUST Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word encrust. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ENCRUST
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adorn | verbv | |||||||
verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be beautiful to look at • furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors | ||||||||
coat | nounn | |||||||
noun • an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors • a thin layer covering something • growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal verb • put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface • cover or provide with a coat • form a coat over | ||||||||
cover | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • bedding that keeps a person warm in bed • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • a natural object that covers or envelops • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations • a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink • a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else • a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent) verb • provide with a covering or cause to be covered • form a cover over • span an interval of distance, space or time • provide for • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory • travel across or pass over • be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism • hold within range of an aimed firearm • to take an action to protect against future problems • hide from view or knowledge • protect or defend (a position in a game) • maintain a check on; especially by patrolling • protect by insurance • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities • invest with a large or excessive amount of something • help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities • be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of • spread over a surface to conceal or protect • cover as if with a shroud • copulate with a female, used especially of horses • put something on top of something else • play a higher card than the one previously played • be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game • sit on (eggs) • clothe, as if for protection from the elements | ||||||||
crust | nounn | |||||||
noun • the outer layer of the Earth • a hard outer layer that covers something • the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties verb • form a crust or form into a crust | ||||||||
decorate | verbv | |||||||
verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be beautiful to look at • award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to • provide with decoration | ||||||||
embellish | verbv | |||||||
verb • add details to • be beautiful to look at • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • make more beautiful | ||||||||
envelop | verbv | |||||||
verb • enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering | ||||||||
inlay | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place • a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface verb • decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal | ||||||||
overlay | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior • a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface verb • put something on top of something else • kill by lying on | ||||||||
incrust | verbv | |||||||
verb • decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems) • cover or coat with a crust • form a crust or a hard layer | ||||||||
beset | verbv | |||||||
verb • annoy continually or chronically • assail or attack on all sides: • decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems) |