Definition of 'crest'

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Noun

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"
      Synonyms: peak crown top tip summit
3. the center of a cambered road
      Synonyms: 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

Verb

1. lie at the top of; "Snow capped the mountains"
      Synonyms: cap
2. reach a high point; "The river crested last night"

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