crest
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/krest/
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/krest/
noun
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The highest point of something, like the top of a wave or hill.
The surfer rode the wave all the way to its crest.
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A symbol or design that represents a family or group, often with a history.
The family crest is displayed proudly on their shield.
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A tuft of feathers on top of a bird's head.
The bird's bright crest made it easy to spot in the forest.
verb
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To reach the highest point of something, like a hill or wave.
We crested the hill and saw the valley below.
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To reach the highest level before going down again.
The river crested after the heavy rain.
translation
The highest point of something, like the top of a wave or hill.; A symbol or design that represents a family or group, often with a history.; A tuft of feathers on top of a bird's head.
To reach the highest point of something, like a hill or wave.; To reach the highest level before going down again.
Word Forms
3rd Present
crests
Past
crested
Perfect
crested
Progressive
cresting
Plural
crests