crests | ||
1. | [ noun ] the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave | |
Related terms: | line cap | |
2. | [ noun ] the top point of a mountain or hill | |
Synonyms: | top peak tip summit crown | |
Examples: | "the view from the peak was magnificent" "they clambered to the summit of Monadnock" |
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Related terms: | topographic_point hilltop mountain_peak pinnacle | |
3. | [ noun ] (mathematics) the top point of a mountain or hill | |
Synonyms: | top peak tip summit crown | |
Examples: | "the view from the peak was magnificent" "they clambered to the summit of Monadnock" |
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Related terms: | topographic_point upper_bound hilltop mountain_peak pinnacle cap summit | |
4. | [ noun ] (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet | |
Related terms: | emblem coat_of_arms heraldry | |
5. | [ verb ] reach a high point | |
Examples: | "The river crested last night" |
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Related terms: | peak | |
6. | [ verb ] lie at the top of | |
Synonyms: | cap | |
Examples: | "Snow capped the mountains" |
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Related terms: | lie lie crown | |
7. | [ noun ] the center of a cambered road | |
Synonyms: | crown | |
Related terms: | top road | |
8. | [ noun ] (zoology) a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal | |
Related terms: | process comb topknot tuft | |
Similar spelling: |
crest crust Crist crossed crested cryostat crustose Crowston crosstie Crossett crosscut Chrest crosstown crosstalk crosshead cross_out Crysta crusty Cristy Cristi Crista |