crust
noun
the brown, hard outer portion or surface of a loaf or slice of bread (distinguished from crumb).
crusting
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present participleof crust.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The spots fill up with fluid and become blisters before crusting over to form scabs, which eventually drop off and clear up.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
Two days later the reaction arrived: redness, itching, oozing, crusting and small, fluid-filled blisters up and down his legs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2025
In “Downton” Fellowes wrote all the best set-ups and punchlines for Violet, inspired by Smith’s near-flawless track record with crusting each phrase with the perfect sear.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2024
If you want to do something a little extra, try crusting it in Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2022
He had ice in his beard and more crusting his mustache.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
