crust

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It shows the Orientale basin, a huge crater on the far side of the Moon, which has a thicker crust and many more impact craters.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

When baked, the streusel should form a craggy, golden crust that cracks gently under a knife.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

This earthquake was triggered by a strike-slip fault, where two large sections of the Earth's crust move horizontally past each other along a vertical fracture.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

That distinct fat melts slowly in the oven, creating a loose, craggy structure that sizzles into a proper crust on the outside while staying plush within.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

He must grab the crust in his mouth because the slice lifts into the air, waving violently so that the triangle part flaps.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins