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| 1. | [ noun ] (geology) the outer layer of the Earth | |
| Synonyms: | Earth's_crust | |
| Related terms: | layer horst plate lithosphere asthenosphere sima sial | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a hard outer layer that covers something | |
| Synonyms: | encrustation incrustation | |
| Related terms: | covering tartar encrust encrust | |
| 3. | [ verb ] form a crust or form into a crust | |
| Examples: | "The bread crusted in the oven" |
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| Related terms: | change_surface dry | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties | |
| Synonyms: | insolence impertinence impudence cheekiness freshness gall | |
| Related terms: | discourtesy chutzpa | |
| Similar spelling: |
crusty crusted crest Crist crustose Crysta Crista Cristi Cristy cristal Cristen Cristie Cristin Crystle Croston Crystal crested crosstie Cristine Cristina Crowston cryostat Crossett crosscut crossed Croxton crusade crushed |
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