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incrustation
incrustation
/ˌɪnkrəˈsteɪʃən/
noun
A decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay
(
encrustation
,
incrustation
)
a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay
A hard outer layer that covers something
(
crust
,
encrustation
,
incrustation
)
a hard outer layer that covers something
The formation of a crust
(
encrustation
,
incrustation
)
the formation of a crust
sleet
sleet
/ˈsliːt/
noun
Partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
(
sleet
)
partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
The sleet was stinging my face as I struggled to walk against the freezing rain
The sleet was stinging my face as I struggled to walk against the freezing rain
verb
Precipitate as a mixture of rain and snow
(
sleet
)
precipitate as a mixture of rain and snow
If the temperature rises above freezing, it will probably sleet
If the temperature rises above freezing, it will probably sleet
afterglow
afterglow
/ˈæftərˌɡloʊ/
noun
The pleasure of remembering some pleasant event
(
afterglow
)
the pleasure of remembering some pleasant event
He basked in the afterglow of his victory
he basked in the afterglow of his victory
A glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset
(
afterglow
)
a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset
The afterglow in the evening sky painted a beautiful picture after the sunset.
The afterglow in the evening sky painted a beautiful picture after the sunset.
Cree
Cree
/ˈkriː/
noun
The Algonquian language spoken by the Cree
(
Cree
,
Cree language
)
the Algonquian language spoken by the Cree
The Cree language is rich with history and cultural significance.
The Cree language is rich with history and cultural significance.
A member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada
(
Cree
)
a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada
The Cree are an indigenous people with a significant presence in central Canada.
The Cree are an indigenous people with a significant presence in central Canada.
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