crest
crest/krest/
noun
- a comb or tuft of feathers, fur, or skin on the head of a bird or other animal."a large game bird with a conspicuous erect red crest"synonyms: comb, plume, tuft, topknot, mane, aigrette, panache, tassel, caruncle
- the top of a mountain or hill."she reached the crest of the hill"synonyms: summit, peak, highest point, top, mountaintop, tip, pinnacle, brow, crown, head, cap, brink, apex, vertex, apogee, zenith, ridge, tor, aiguille, serac
- the curling foamy top of a wave."a high wave formed by the meeting of two crests"
- a distinctive device borne above the shield of a coat of arms (originally as worn on a helmet), or separately reproduced, for example on writing paper or silverware, to represent a family or corporate body.synonyms: insignia, regalia, badge, emblem, ensign, device, heraldic device, coat of arms, arms, armorial bearing, escutcheon, shield, bearing, charge
verb
- reach the top of (something such as a hill or wave)."she crested a hill and saw the valley spread out before her"
- (of a wave) form a curling foamy top."the swell begins to curl and crest"
- have attached or affixed at the top."his helmet was crested with a fan of spikes"
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6 days ago · The meaning of CREST is a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird. How to use crest in a sentence.
CREST meaning: 1. the top or highest part of something such as a wave or a hill: 2. a growth of feathers, fur, or…. Learn more.
A crest is a showy tuft of feathers on the head of a bird. It's easy to identify a male cardinal by its bright red color and the tufted crest on its head.
a symbol of a family or office, usually representing a beast or bird, borne in addition to a coat of arms and used in medieval times to decorate the helmet.
verb · intr to come or rise to a high point · tr to lie at the top of; cap · tr to go to or reach the top of (a hill, wave, etc).
An elevated, irregularly toothed ridge on the stigmas of certain flowers. American Heritage.
a design used as the symbol of a particular family, organization, etc., especially one that has a long history. the university crest; The family crest ...
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