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Meaning of the word crust in English

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crust

US /krʌst/
UK /krʌst/
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Noun

1.

the hard outer part of bread

Example:
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He cut the crust off his sandwich.
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Some people prefer bread without the crust.
Synonym:
rind skin peel
2.

a hard outer layer or covering of something

Example:
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The earth's crust is made up of several layers.
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A thin crust of ice formed on the pond.
Synonym:
layer coating shell

Verb

to form a hard outer layer or covering on something

Example:
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The mud had begun to crust over.
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The wound will crust over as it heals.
Synonym:
harden solidify scab
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Related Word:
the upper crust