1. covered with a hard layer or coating, especially of dried or accumulated material

Examples

• The old ship was encrusted with barnacles and seaweed.
• Her jewelry box was encrusted with diamonds and pearls.
• The kitchen counter was encrusted with dried food and grease.
• Ancient pottery encrusted with dirt was discovered at the site.
• The cave walls were encrusted with beautiful mineral formations.
• His boots were encrusted with mud from the hiking trail.