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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]


  Crest \Crest\ (kr[e^]st), n. [OF. creste, F. cr[^e]te, L.
     crista.]
     1. 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. --Darwin.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              [Attack] his rising crest, and drive the serpent
              back.                                 --C. Pitt.
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     2. 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.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              Stooping low his lofty crest.         --Sir W.
                                                    Scott.
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              And on his head there stood upright
              A crest, in token of a knight.        --Gower.
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     3. (Her.) 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.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     4. The upper curve of a horse's neck.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              Throwing the base thong from his bending crest.
                                                    --Shak.
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     5. The ridge or top of a wave.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              Like wave with crest of sparkling foam. --Sir W.
                                                    Scott.
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     6. The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     7. The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride;
        courage.
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              Now the time is come
              That France must vail her lofty plumed crest.
                                                    --Shak.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     8. (Arch.) The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge
        of a roof, canopy, etc.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              The finials of gables and pinnacles are sometimes
              called crests.                        --Parker.
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     9. (Engin.) The top line of a slope or embankment.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     Crest tile, a tile made to cover the ridge of a roof,
        fitting upon it like a saddle.
  
     Interior crest (Fort.), the highest line of the parapet.
        [1913 Webster]

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]


  Crest \Crest\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Crested; p. pr. & vb. n.
     Cresting.]
     1. To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a
        crest for.
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              His legs bestrid the ocean, his reared arm
              Crested the world.                    --Shak.
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              Mid groves of clouds that crest the mountain's brow.
                                                    --Wordsworth.
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     2. To mark with lines or streaks, like, or regarded as like,
        waving plumes.
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              Like as the shining sky in summer's night, . . .
              Is crested with lines of fiery light. --Spenser.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]


  Crest \Crest\ (kr[e^]st), v. i.
     To form a crest.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]


  Crest \Crest\ (kr[e^]st), n. [OF. creste, F. cr[^e]te, L.
     crista.]
     1. 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. --Darwin.
  
              [Attack] his rising crest, and drive the serpent
              back.                                 --C. Pitt.
  
     2. 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.
  
              Stooping low his lofty crest.         --Sir W.
                                                    Scott.
  
              And on his head there stood upright A crest, in
              token of a knight.                    --Gower.
  
     3. (Her.) 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.
  
     4. The upper curve of a horse's neck.
  
              Throwing the base thong from his bending crest.
                                                    --Shak.
  
     5. The ridge or top of a wave.
  
              Like wave with crest of sparkling foam. --Sir W.
                                                    Scott.
  
     6. The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
  
     7. The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride;
        courage.
  
              Now the time is come That France must vail her lofty
              plumed crest.                         --Shak.
  
     8. (Arch.) The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge
        of a roof, canopy, etc.
  
              The finials of gables and pinnacles are sometimes
              called crests.                        --Parker.
  
     9. (Engin.) The top line of a slope or embankment.
  
     Crest tile, a tile made to cover the ridge of a roof,
        fitting upon it like a saddle.
  
     Interior crest (Fort.), the highest line of the parapet.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]


  Crest \Crest\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Crested; p. pr. & vb. n.
     Cresting.]
     1. To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a
        crest for.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]


  Crest \Crest\ (kr[e^]st), v. i.
     To form a crest.

From WordNet (r) 2.0 : [ wn ]


  crest
       n 1: the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
       2: the top point of a mountain or hill; "the view from the peak
          was magnificent"; "they clambered to the summit of
          Monadnock" [syn: peak, crown, top, tip, summit]
       3: the center of a cambered road [syn: crown]
       4: (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a
          helmet
       5: a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a
          bird or other animal
       v 1: lie at the top of; "Snow capped the mountains" [syn: cap]
       2: reach a high point; "The river crested last night"

From Greek Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-el-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  crest
     Αγγλικά n.
     1 κορυφή, κορυφογραμμή
     2 οικόσημο
     3 λοφίο
     4 λειρί
     5 κορωνίδα

From English Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  crest
     n.
     1 The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
     2 (senseid en tuft) A tuft, or other natural ornament, growing on an
  animal's head, for example the comb of a cockerel, the swelling on the
  head of a snake, the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird,
  etc.
     3 (senseid en helmet) The plume of feathers, or other decoration,
  worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
     4 (senseid en heraldry) (lb en heraldry) A bearing worn, not upon the
  shield, but usually on a helmet above it, sometimes (as for clerics)
  separately above the shield or separately as a mark for plate, in
  letterheads, and the like.
     5 The upper curve of a horse's neck.
     6 The ridge or top of a wave.
     7 The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.
     8 The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof,
  canopy, etc.
     9 The top line of a slope or embankment.
     10 (lb en anatomy) A ridge along the surface of a bone.
     11 (senseid en logo) (lb en informal) A design or logo, especially
  one of an institution, sports club, association or high-class family.
     vb.
     1 (lb en intransitive) Particularly with reference to waves, to reach
  a peak.
     2 (lb en transitive) To reach the crest of (a hill or mountain)

From English Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  Crest
     n.
     (place en CDP co/San Diego County s/California c/US).

From English Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  CREST
     n.
     (lb en military) (acronym of en comparisons, reasons, examples,
  statistics, testimony nodot=1): the five types of verbal support used to
  enhance an oral presentation.

From English Wiktionary: English language only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-en-2023-07-27 ]


  crest
     n.
     1 The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
     2 (senseid en tuft) A tuft, or other natural ornament, growing on an
  animal's head, for example the comb of a cockerel, the swelling on the
  head of a snake, the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird,
  etc.
     3 (senseid en helmet) The plume of feathers, or other decoration,
  worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
     4 (senseid en heraldry) (lb en heraldry) A bearing worn, not upon the
  shield, but usually on a helmet above it, sometimes (as for clerics)
  separately above the shield or separately as a mark for plate, in
  letterheads, and the like.
     5 The upper curve of a horse's neck.
     6 The ridge or top of a wave.
     7 The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.
     8 The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof,
  canopy, etc.
     9 The top line of a slope or embankment.
     10 (lb en anatomy) A ridge along the surface of a bone.
     11 (senseid en logo) (lb en informal) A design or logo, especially
  one of an institution, sports club, association or high-class family.
     vb.
     1 (lb en intransitive) Particularly with reference to waves, to reach
  a peak.
     2 (lb en transitive) To reach the crest of (a hill or mountain)

From English Wiktionary: English language only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-en-2023-07-27 ]


  Crest
     n.
     (place en CDP co/San Diego County s/California c/US).

From English Wiktionary: English language only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-en-2023-07-27 ]


  CREST
     n.
     (lb en military) (acronym of en comparisons, reasons, examples,
  statistics, testimony nodot=1): the five types of verbal support used to
  enhance an oral presentation.

From English Wiktionary: Western, Greek, and Slavonic languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western_Greek_Slavonic-2023-07-27 ]


  crest
     n.
     1 The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
     2 (senseid en tuft) A tuft, or other natural ornament, growing on an
  animal's head, for example the comb of a cockerel, the swelling on the
  head of a snake, the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird,
  etc.
     3 (senseid en helmet) The plume of feathers, or other decoration,
  worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
     4 (senseid en heraldry) (lb en heraldry) A bearing worn, not upon the
  shield, but usually on a helmet above it, sometimes (as for clerics)
  separately above the shield or separately as a mark for plate, in
  letterheads, and the like.
     5 The upper curve of a horse's neck.
     6 The ridge or top of a wave.
     7 The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.
     8 The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof,
  canopy, etc.
     9 The top line of a slope or embankment.
     10 (lb en anatomy) A ridge along the surface of a bone.
     11 (senseid en logo) (lb en informal) A design or logo, especially
  one of an institution, sports club, association or high-class family.
     vb.
     1 (lb en intransitive) Particularly with reference to waves, to reach
  a peak.
     2 (lb en transitive) To reach the crest of (a hill or mountain)

From English Wiktionary: Western, Greek, and Slavonic languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western_Greek_Slavonic-2023-07-27 ]


  Crest
     n.
     (place en CDP co/San Diego County s/California c/US).

From English Wiktionary: Western, Greek, and Slavonic languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western_Greek_Slavonic-2023-07-27 ]


  CREST
     n.
     (lb en military) (acronym of en comparisons, reasons, examples,
  statistics, testimony nodot=1): the five types of verbal support used to
  enhance an oral presentation.

From English Wiktionary: Western languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western-2023-07-27 ]


  crest
     n.
     1 The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
     2 (senseid en tuft) A tuft, or other natural ornament, growing on an
  animal's head, for example the comb of a cockerel, the swelling on the
  head of a snake, the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird,
  etc.
     3 (senseid en helmet) The plume of feathers, or other decoration,
  worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
     4 (senseid en heraldry) (lb en heraldry) A bearing worn, not upon the
  shield, but usually on a helmet above it, sometimes (as for clerics)
  separately above the shield or separately as a mark for plate, in
  letterheads, and the like.
     5 The upper curve of a horse's neck.
     6 The ridge or top of a wave.
     7 The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.
     8 The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof,
  canopy, etc.
     9 The top line of a slope or embankment.
     10 (lb en anatomy) A ridge along the surface of a bone.
     11 (senseid en logo) (lb en informal) A design or logo, especially
  one of an institution, sports club, association or high-class family.
     vb.
     1 (lb en intransitive) Particularly with reference to waves, to reach
  a peak.
     2 (lb en transitive) To reach the crest of (a hill or mountain)

From English Wiktionary: Western languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western-2023-07-27 ]


  Crest
     n.
     (place en CDP co/San Diego County s/California c/US).

From English Wiktionary: Western languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western-2023-07-27 ]


  CREST
     n.
     (lb en military) (acronym of en comparisons, reasons, examples,
  statistics, testimony nodot=1): the five types of verbal support used to
  enhance an oral presentation.

From Finnish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-fi-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  crest
     Englanti n.
     1 heltta
     2 kypärän harja
     3 aallonharja
     4 kukkulan tai vuorijonon huippu
     5 harjanne

From Swedish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-sv-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  crest
     Engelska n.
     1 kam, tofs
     2 krön, topp
     3 (tagg heraldik språk=en) hjälmprydnad
     Engelska vb.
     1 smycka med kam
     2 nå någots krön

From English-Arabic FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.6.3 : [ freedict:eng-ara ]


  Crest /kɹˈɛst/
  القمة

From English-български език FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:eng-bul ]


  crest //kɹɛst// 
  1. гре́бен 2.
  animal’s or bird’s tuft
   3.
  ridge or top of a wave
  2. грива
  upper curve of horse's neck