1 [C,U] the hard outer surface of bread:
sandwiches with the crusts cut off
2 [C,usually sing.] a layer of pastry, especially on top of a pie:
Bake until the crust is golden.
3 [C,U] a hard layer or surface, especially above or around sth soft or liquid:
a thin crust of ice * the earth's crust
seealsoTHEUPPERCRUST
IDIOMS see EARN
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