crest

US /krest/
UK /krest/
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a comb or growth of flesh or feathers on the head of a bird or other animal

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The rooster had a bright red crest.
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Some dinosaurs had bony crests on their heads.
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the top of a wave

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The surfer rode the crest of the giant wave.
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White foam appeared on the crests of the waves.
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peaksummitapextop
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the highest part of a hill or mountain range

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They reached the crest of the hill and saw the valley below.
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The road wound along the mountain crest.
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summitpeakridgetop
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a distinctive device, especially an emblem, borne as a decorative or symbolic addition to a helmet or shield

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The knight's helmet bore a proud lion crest.
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The family crest was carved above the fireplace.
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embleminsigniadevicebadge
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reach the top of (a wave, hill, or mountain)

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We finally crested the hill and saw the city lights.
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The car slowly crested the rise.
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topsummitpeakreach the top of
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crested penguinbe on the crest of a wavesulphur-crested cockatoo