crust
Translation
crust, rind, shell
Examples
The Earth's crust is very thin.
The Earth's crust is very thin.
I don't like to eat the pizza crust.
I don't like to eat the pizza crust.
A crust of ice formed on the pond.
A crust of ice formed on the pond.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) crust of ((sth.)) the hard outer part of (sth.) The crust of the bread is hard.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shell, rind, covering
Etymology
From Latin *crusta* 'rind, shell, crust'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'crust' of the Earth, or the 'crust' of a pie. It's the hard outer layer.