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Meaning of 'crest' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Crest [ n.]
- A tuft, or other excrescence or natural ornament, growing on an animal's head; the comb of a cock; the swelling on the head of a serpent; the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird, etc.
- The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet, indicating the rank of the wearer; hence, also, the helmet.
- A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually above it, or separately as an ornament for plate, liveries, and the like. It is a relic of the ancient cognizance. See Cognizance, 4.
- The upper curve of a horse's neck.
- The ridge or top of a wave.
- The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
- The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.
- The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc.
- The top line of a slope or embankment.
2 . Crest [ v. i.]
- To form a crest.
3 . Crest [ v. t.]
- To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for.
- To mark with lines or streaks, like, or regarded as like, waving plumes.

Meaning of 'crest' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . crest [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
Example in sentence:
  • the region is a few molecules wide at the summit;
  • the view from the peak was magnificent;
  • they clambered to the tip of Monadnock
2 . crest [ v]
Meaning (2):
- lie at the top of
Example in sentence:
  • Snow capped the mountains
Meaning (3):
- reach a high point
Example in sentence:
  • The river crested last night

Nearby Words:

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