crest (krɛst
)
Definitions
noun
- a tuft or growth of feathers, fur, or skin along the top of the heads of some birds, reptiles, and other animals
- something resembling or suggesting this
- the top, highest point, or highest stage of something
- a ridge on the neck of a horse, dog, lion, etc
- the mane or hair growing from this ridge
- an ornamental piece, such as a plume, on top of a helmet
- heraldry a symbol of a family or office, usually representing a beast or bird, borne in addition to a coat of arms and used in medieval times to decorate the helmet
- a ridge along the top of a roof, wall, etc
- a ridge along the surface of a bone
- Also called crestingarchery identifying rings painted around an arrow shaft
verb
- (intr) to come or rise to a high point
- (tr) to lie at the top of; cap
- (tr) to go to or reach the top of (a hill, wave, etc)
Alternative Forms
ˈcrested adjective ˈcrestless adjective Word Origin
C14: from Old French creste , from Latin crista
Synonyms
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tuft,
crown,
comb,
plume,
panache,
mane,
tassel,
topknot,
cockscomb,
aigrette,
caruncle,
CREST (krɛst)
Definitions
noun
- an electronic share-settlement system, created by the Bank of England and owned by 69 firms, that began operations in 1996
Word Origin
C20: from CrestCo, the name of the operating company
