crest
Pronunciation
change- IPA (key): /krɛst/
Audio (UK) (file) - Hyphenation: crest
Noun
change- (countable) The crest of a hill or wave is its top part.
- We stood on the crest of the mountain.
- The boat rode over the crest of the wave.
- (countable) A crest is a special symbol used by a family, group, or organization.
- The family crest was on the walls of the castle.
- (countable) A bird or animal's crest is the feathers or fur on the top of its head.
- The cockatoo raised its crest when it saw danger.
Verb
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- (transitive) If you crest a hill or wave, you come over the top of it.
- After cresting the hill, we and had a fantastic view of the countryside.
- (intransitive) A river or other rising water crests when it reaches its highest point before going down.
- The river crested an hour after the heavy rainstorm.