crust

Example Sentences

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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

As one dinner began, my family unhappily discovered I’d poked a hole in the crust of a loaf of bread and hollowed out its soft insides for my own enjoyment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Paleomagnetism allows scientists not only to study Earth's magnetic field but also to track how pieces of the crust have moved over time.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

The fur of her beautiful brush was burned to a black crust.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker