Definition of
crest is the dictionary form of crests Definition of crest
crest has definitions from the fields of zoology,heraldry,medieval,mathematics
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[ noun ] the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
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"

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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[ noun ] (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet
5
[ verb ] reach a high point

Examples

"The river crested last night"

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[ verb ] lie at the top of

Synonyms

cap

Examples

"Snow capped the mountains"

7
[ noun ] the center of a cambered road

Synonyms

crown

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[ noun ] (zoology) a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal
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Rhymes with

cress press tress dress press' express' express watercress egress aggress regress stress progress redress repress compress digress address oppress transgress regress depress undress suppress fluoresce impress progress compress distress redress address duress impress letterpress empress headdress headrests overdress

Phonetic and Homophones

K R EH1 S

Similar Spelling

crest crust Crist crossed crested cryostat crustose Crowston crosstie Crossett crosscut Chrest crosstown crosstalk crosshead cross_out Crysta crusty Cristy Cristi Crista

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