cake
noun
a sweet, baked, breadlike food, made with or without shortening, and usually containing flour, sugar, baking powder or soda, eggs, and liquid flavoring.
has caked
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present perfectof cake (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Just so our greater work has caked in the running.
From History of American Socialisms by Noyes, John Humphrey
He was roused by the cries of the workmen; Master, come quick, the fires have gone down, and the metal has caked in the running!
From History of American Socialisms by Noyes, John Humphrey
It was a marvel they were not consumed: Their clothes are cindered by the fire in front, While at their back the frost has caked them hard.
From The Dynasts by Hardy, Thomas
In poor gravelly soils, and on land which has caked in the hot weather, or become unmanageable during rain.
From Gold, Sport, and Coffee Planting in Mysore by Elliot, Robert H. (Robert Henry)
