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Incrust (Verb)

Cover or coat with a crust.

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The riverbed was encrusted with a layer of hardened silt and shells which took years to incrust.
Years of salt and mineral deposits began to incrust and preserve the ancient mummified remains.
Mineral-rich water in the caves over time gradually began to incrust a layer of crystalline formations.
The cold winter weather would help incrust the outer shell of the seed pods with a coat of an impenetrable icy sheath.
As time passed and moisture was gradually lost from the surface the earth began to incrust into hard impermeable layers.

Decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems).

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The ancient temple's walls were incrust with precious gems, giving it an air of grandeur and mysticism.
Her tiara was incrust with diamonds and rubies that shone like the stars in the night sky.
The intricate design on the vase was incrust with gold threads, creating a dazzling display of craftsmanship.
The throne was incrust with precious gems, emeralds, and sapphires, giving it an aura of royalty and power.
The chest was incrust with garnets and pearls that glistened in the dim candlelight, a testament to the master artisan's skill.

Form a crust or a hard layer.

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

A thin layer of ice began to incrust the surface of the lake during the cold winter night.
Years of exposure to the sea spray had started to incrust the metal lighthouse with a thick layer of salt and minerals.
The cut on her knee had started to incrust over with a scab as the healing process began.
The sink became clogged as grease and food particles started to incrust the inside of the pipes.
As the mixture cooled and hardened, it began to incrust the sides of the mold with a thick, impenetrable layer.