crusted
Americanadjective
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having a crust; encrusted.
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(of a wine) containing a hardened deposit accumulated during aging in the bottle.
crusted port.
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having the accruals of age; antique.
Other Word Forms
- crustedly adverb
- uncrusted adjective
Etymology
Origin of crusted
Example Sentences
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Mrs Pyrah had been trying to avoid a puddle near a pond by walking through an area that she thought had a "dry crusted top".
From BBC
It noted that Linda had supplied photos of her mum with her eyes crusted and her tongue coated and dry.
From BBC
They were dehydrated and short of breath, some with eyes crusted shut.
From Los Angeles Times
It heats to 1450°F, allowing you to expertly grill a fabulously crusted steak without ever leaving the comfort of your heated apartment.
From Salon
I’ve tried lots of gardening gloves, but they all had the same problem: I had to peel them off to use my smartphone, which isn’t easy when they’re wet or crusted with dirt.
From Los Angeles Times
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