crusted Definition
- 1having a hard, dry covering on the surface
- 2covered with a thick layer of dried material
- 3forming a crust or hard layer
Using crusted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crusted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The bread was crusted with seeds.
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The old paint had crusted over.
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The wound was crusted and infected.
crusted Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with crusted
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She baked a delicious crusted pie for dessert.
a severe form of scabies in which the skin is covered with a thick layer of dried scabies mites, eggs, and feces
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Crusted scabies is highly contagious and requires immediate medical attention.
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The crusted port was decanted carefully to avoid disturbing the sediment.
Summary: crusted in Brief
The term 'crusted' [ˈkrʌstɪd] describes something that has a hard, dry covering on the surface, often formed by a thick layer of dried material. It can refer to food, such as 'crusted pie,' or to medical conditions, such as 'crusted scabies.' 'Crusted' can also describe a type of wine that has formed a hard layer of sediment on the surface. Antonyms include 'uncrusted' and 'soft.'
