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Crust
01
the outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of solid rock and divided into the continental crust and the oceanic crust
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
crusts
Examples
The study of the Earth 's crust, known as geology, provides insights into the planet's history, evolution, and the processes shaping its surface.
02
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
03
a hard outer layer that covers something
to crust
01
to form a hard outer layer or covering on the surface of something, often as a result of baking, drying, or cooling
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
crust
3rd person singular
crusts
Present participle
crusting
Past simple
crusted
Past participle
crusted
Examples
The bread crusts nicely in the oven, giving it a golden-brown color and delicious aroma.
Lexical Tree
crustal
crustlike
crusty
crust
