English noun: crust |
1. | crust (object) the outer layer of the Earth |
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| Synonyms | Earth's crust |
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| Broader (hypernym) | layer |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | crustal plate, horst, plate |
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| Part holonym | asthenosphere |
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| Part meronym | geosphere, lithosphere |
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| Substance holonym | sial, sima |
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2. | crust (object) a hard outer layer that covers something |
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| Synonyms | encrustation, incrustation |
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| Broader (hypernym) | cover, covering, natural covering |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | calculus, tartar, tophus |
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3. | crust (attribute) the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties |
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| Synonyms | cheekiness, freshness, gall, impertinence, impudence, insolence |
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| Broader (hypernym) | discourtesy, rudeness |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | chutzpa, chutzpah, hutzpah |
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