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crest definition and meaning

n. A tuft, or other excrescence or natural ornament, growing on an animal's head; the comb of a cock; the swelling on the head of a serpent; the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird, etc.
n. The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet, indicating the rank of the wearer; hence, also, the helmet.
n. A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually above it, or separately as an ornament for plate, liveries, and the like. It is a relic of the ancient cognizance. See Cognizance, 4.
n. The upper curve of a horse's neck.
n. The ridge or top of a wave.
n. The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
n. The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.
n. The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc.
n. The top line of a slope or embankment.
v. t. To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for.
v. t. To mark with lines or streaks, like, or regarded as like, waving plumes.
v. i. To form a crest.

Crossword clues for crest

- Brow of hill
- Family emblem
- Foamy top of a wave
- Hilltop
- One hundred take it easy at top of hill
- Peak
- Summit
- Take a break after last economic summit
- Top of a hill
- Top of a wave
- Tuft of feathers found on hilltop
- Wave from hilltop