encrust

/ɪŋˈkɹʌst/verb
High School
1

To cover with a hard crust.

2

To form a crust.

3

To inset or affix decorative materials upon (a surface); to inlay into, as a piece of carving or other ornamental object.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing