nounπShareA more solid, dense or hard layer on a surface or boundary."After being left out overnight, crusts had formed on the leftover soup. "materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe external, hardened layer of certain foodstuffs, including most types of bread, fried meat, etc."My little brother only eats the soft part of the bread and leaves the crusts on his plate. "foodmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn outer layer composed of pastry"Maria likes to eat the apple pie, but she leaves the crusts on her plate. "foodmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe bread-like base of a pizza."My favorite part of the pizza is the crusts, especially when they're crispy. "foodpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe outermost layer of the lithosphere of the Earth."The study of the Earth's crusts helps us understand earthquakes and volcanoes. "geologyenvironmentgeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe shell of crabs, lobsters, etc."The seagulls fought over the leftover pizza crusts and the discarded crusts from the lobster feast. "animalpartfoodbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareNerve, gall."She had the crusts to ask for a raise just a week after being late to work three times. "characterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA living."My grandfather earned his crusts as a carpenter, building houses for families. "jobeconomybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover with a crust."The ice storm crusts the trees, making them sparkle. "foodappearancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form a crust."The spilled paint quickly crusts over if left uncovered. "materialsubstanceprocessnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA subgenre of punk rock, derived from hardcore punk with extreme metal elements, often with pessimistic lyrics about political and social ills."The music festival featured a stage dedicated to crusts, attracting fans with its blend of punk rage and metal heaviness. "musicculturestylegroupentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
