crest

US /krɛst/

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UK /krest/

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noun

  • Showy part growing from the top of a bird's head
  • Special symbol, e.g. representing a royal family
  • Top part of something

verb

  • To rise to a high level then return to lower level

Examples

We stood on the crest of the hill.

We finally reached the crest of the ridge.