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noun (plural crests) |
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1. top of curve or slope: the top part of something that slopes or rises upward, e.g. a wave or a hill
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2. culmination: the highest stage or culminating point in an activity or achievement
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3. zoology tuft on animal's head: a tuft or other growth on the top of the head of a bird or other animal
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4. something resembling head tuft: something resembling the crest of a bird or other animal
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5. zoology neck ridge: a ridge along the neck of a horse, lion, or other mammal, from which hair grows
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6. arms helmet ornament: a plume or other decoration on the top of a helmet
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7. heraldry symbol of family or office: a small animal, bird, or other heraldic symbol of a family or office, placed above the shield in a coat of arms or used alone on a helmet
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verb (past and past participle crest·ed, present participle crest·ing, 3rd person present singular crests) |
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1. intransitive verb rise up to top: to reach or rise to a crest
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2. transitive verb reach top of something: to reach the crest of something such as a hill
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3. transitive verb top something: to be at the top of something
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| [14th century. Via French creste< Latin crista "tuft"] |
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  crest·ed adjective |
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