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crust (noun)

A crust is the hard, outer layer of something, such as bread or a pie. It also refers to the thin, outermost layer of a planet like Earth.

💬 Example

"The French bread had a very thick, crunchy crust."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Crusty' loaf of bread that you 'Trust' will taste good. Both words rhyme and describe something solid.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'shell' for bread. → Using 'crust' for bread.

Saying 'the Earth's skin'. → Saying 'the Earth's crust'.

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