incrust

To cover with a crust; form a crust or coating on the surface of; coat; overlay: as, an ancient coin incrusted with rust.

In decorative art, to cover with a different and generally more precious material in plates or pieces of appreciable thickness, requiring to be held in place by cramps, hooks, cement, or other appliances.

To apply or inlay, as mosaic, slabs of precious marbles, enameled tiles, or the like, so as to form a decoration or covering.

To cover or line with a crust, or hard coat; to form a crust on the surface of

To inlay into, as a piece of carving or other ornamental object.

To encrust.

To inlay into, as a piece of carving or other ornamental object.

cover or coat with a crust

form a crust or a hard layer