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Encrust (Verb)

Decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems).

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The ancient kings used to encrust their thrones with precious gems and gold.
The designer's vision was to encrust the crown with thousands of sparkling diamonds.
Her entire evening gown seemed to be encrust with intricate patterns made of silver sequins.
The outer walls of the palace were encrust with shells and shiny pebbles to resemble ocean waves.
The ornate box was carefully encrust with delicate enamel work and adorned with colorful semi-precious stones.

Cover or coat with a crust.

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

A thin layer of minerals began to encrust the stone statue over time.
The chefs carefully encrust the tenderloin with a mixture of herbs and spices before roasting.
Seashells often encrust rocks along the shoreline with their protective layers.
The heat caused a hard layer to encrust the surface of the once-pristine metal.
To protect it from corrosion, the equipment was encrust with a zinc-based sealant.

Form a crust or a hard layer.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The sea salt was allowed to encrust the surface of the walls, creating a fragile, delicate pattern.
Over time, the mineral deposits began to encrust the inside of the ancient pipe, narrowing its diameter.
As the water dried, a layer of white minerals began to encrust the rocks, a testament to the area's unique geology.
After years of neglect, the statue had been left to encrust under a thick layer of grime and bird droppings.
A mixture of pollen and dirt began to encrust the exterior of the bee hive, creating a protective barrier from the elements.