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coat vs encrust

encrust vs coat

coat is a noun but encrust is not a noun.

coat and encrust both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
coat Yes No Yes No
encrust No No Yes No
As verbs, encrust is a hyponym of coat; that is, encrust is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than coat:
  • coat: put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
  • encrust: cover or coat with a crust
coat (noun) encrust (noun)
growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
a thin layer covering something
coat (verb) encrust (verb)
cover or provide with a coat form a crust or a hard layer
put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface cover or coat with a crust
form a coat over decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
Difference between coat and encrust

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