Word: encrusting
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: en
cru
sting
Definition: Present participle of encrust; decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
Morphemes:
Affix: encrust
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To inset or affix decorative materials upon (a surface); to inlay into, as a piece of carving or other ornamental object.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in-
Language: la
Decoded: in-
Meaning: in
Affix: crustare
Language: la
Decoded: crustare
Meaning: to cover with a crust
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.