caking

present participle of cake
as in smearing
to cover with a hardened layer shoes caked with dried mud

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  • The ash seasoning crusting the fish is made from charred citrus rinds, garlic skins and other trim waste coming from the dinner’s preparation, according to Pecha.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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  • Applicators infiltrated cities across the nation, coating the chemical on street trees, parks and front lawns.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The balanced fruitiness and mild acidity cut through the richness, while a creamy, buttery mouthfeel provides richness and a mouth-coating texture.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Caking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caking. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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