crest

1 of 2

noun

ˈkrest

: a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration

: the plume or identifying emblem worn on a knight's helmet

also : the top of a helmet

c(1)

: a heraldic representation of the crest

(2)

: a heraldic device depicted above the escutcheon (see escutcheon sense 1) but not upon a helmet

(3)

: coat of arms sense 2a

: a ridge or prominence on a part of an animal body

: something suggesting a crest especially in being an upper prominence, edge, or limit: such as

: peak

especially : the top line of a mountain or hill

: the ridge of a roof

: the top of a wave

: a high point of an action or process and especially of one that is rhythmic

: climax, culmination

at the crest of his fame

crestal

ˈkre-stᵊl

adjective

crestless

ˈkrest-ləs How to pronounce crest (audio)

adjective

Synonyms

Noun

acme
apex
apogee
capstone
climax
crescendo
crown
culmination
head
height
high noon
high-water mark
meridian
ne plus ultra
noon
noontime
peak
pinnacle
sum
summit
tip-top
top
zenith

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Example Sentences

Noun at that point the filmmaker was at the crest of his critical acclaim, which included winning an Oscar for best picture the hiking party reached the crest of the mountain just as it began to thunder Verb We crested the hill and looked out around us.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Head up and over the crest of the Peru Peak Wilderness.

Kristin Smith, Outside Online, 31 Aug. 2022 The National Weather Service illustrates here how the water level is rising, showing the crest is right at the major flood level stage.

Jay Croft, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022 According to the National Weather Service, the Kentucky River crested at a record 48.74 feet - a full foot over the crest of the Great Flood of 1937.

Jason Gonzalez, The Courier-Journal, 1 May 2010 Helping highlight this is the Porsche crest on the hood.

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2022 Aside from the one-piece crest grille embossed with diagonal lines to mimic the nose of the gasser G80, there's really no telling the two apart from the front.

Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2022 The general secretary was up to code: white trousers, blue blazer, club crest over the heart.

Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 18 July 2022 The reservoir appeared behind a berm, formerly the crest of a valley.

Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 Can a new trail help revive this crest of the Sierra?

Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2022

Verb

The Pearl River is expected to crest at 35.5 feet, just shy of the major flood stage level of 36 feet.

Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 31 Aug. 2022 Officials say the state's Pearl River is predicted to crest at 35.5 feet this morning, lower than previously anticipated but still high enough to flood streets.

Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 It is expected to crest at 36 feet on Monday, August 29th in Jackson.

Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 29 Aug. 2022 That leaves Juanico, who is 66 years old and now can barely crest the slope at her ancestral home overlooking bluffs where explosions once raged without becoming short of breath, concerned for her own health.

Eli Cahan, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Waves in Orange County could reach up to 7 feet this weekend, while Los Angeles County waves are expected to crest at around 5 or 6 feet, officials said.

Grace Tooheystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 The Little Su at the Parks Highway in Houston rose into moderate flood stage at 1 p.m. Tuesday with water levels expected to crest Tuesday night.

Anchorage Daily News, 10 Aug. 2022 But some waterways were not expected to crest until today.

Arkansas Online, 31 July 2022 Parts of eastern Kentucky received between 8-10.5 inches over 48 hours, but some waterways were not expected to crest until Saturday.

Julia Musto, Fox News, 31 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English creste, from Anglo-French, from Latin crista; probably akin to Latin crinis hair

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

单词	crests
释义	crest 1 of 2 noun ˈkrest 1 a : a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration b : the plume or identifying emblem worn on a knight's helmet also : the top of a helmet c(1) : a heraldic representation of the crest (2) : a heraldic device depicted above the escutcheon (see escutcheon sense 1) but not upon a helmet (3) : coat of arms sense 2a d : a ridge or prominence on a part of an animal body 2 : something suggesting a crest especially in being an upper prominence, edge, or limit: such as a : peak especially : the top line of a mountain or hill b : the ridge of a roof c : the top of a wave 3 a : a high point of an action or process and especially of one that is rhythmic b : climax, culmination at the crest of his fame crestal ˈkre-stᵊl adjective crestless ˈkrest-ləs adjective crest 2 of 2 verb crested; cresting; crests transitive verb 1 : to furnish with a crest also : crown 2 : to reach the crest of crested the hill and looked around intransitive verb : to rise to a crest waves cresting in the storm Synonyms Noun acme apex apogee capstone climax crescendo crown culmination head height high noon high-water mark meridian ne plus ultra noon noontime peak pinnacle sum summit tip-top top zenith See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun at that point the filmmaker was at the crest of his critical acclaim, which included winning an Oscar for best picture the hiking party reached the crest of the mountain just as it began to thunder Verb We crested the hill and looked out around us. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Head up and over the crest of the Peru Peak Wilderness. Kristin Smith, Outside Online, 31 Aug. 2022 The National Weather Service illustrates here how the water level is rising, showing the crest is right at the major flood level stage. Jay Croft, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022 According to the National Weather Service, the Kentucky River crested at a record 48.74 feet - a full foot over the crest of the Great Flood of 1937. Jason Gonzalez, The Courier-Journal, 1 May 2010 Helping highlight this is the Porsche crest on the hood. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2022 Aside from the one-piece crest grille embossed with diagonal lines to mimic the nose of the gasser G80, there's really no telling the two apart from the front. Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2022 The general secretary was up to code: white trousers, blue blazer, club crest over the heart. Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 18 July 2022 The reservoir appeared behind a berm, formerly the crest of a valley. Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 Can a new trail help revive this crest of the Sierra? Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2022 Verb The Pearl River is expected to crest at 35.5 feet, just shy of the major flood stage level of 36 feet. Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 31 Aug. 2022 Officials say the state's Pearl River is predicted to crest at 35.5 feet this morning, lower than previously anticipated but still high enough to flood streets. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 It is expected to crest at 36 feet on Monday, August 29th in Jackson. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 29 Aug. 2022 That leaves Juanico, who is 66 years old and now can barely crest the slope at her ancestral home overlooking bluffs where explosions once raged without becoming short of breath, concerned for her own health. Eli Cahan, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Waves in Orange County could reach up to 7 feet this weekend, while Los Angeles County waves are expected to crest at around 5 or 6 feet, officials said. Grace Tooheystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 The Little Su at the Parks Highway in Houston rose into moderate flood stage at 1 p.m. Tuesday with water levels expected to crest Tuesday night. Anchorage Daily News, 10 Aug. 2022 But some waterways were not expected to crest until today. Arkansas Online, 31 July 2022 Parts of eastern Kentucky received between 8-10.5 inches over 48 hours, but some waterways were not expected to crest until Saturday. Julia Musto, Fox News, 31 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English creste, from Anglo-French, from Latin crista; probably akin to Latin crinis hair First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing crest neural crest neural crest Kids Definition crest noun ˈkrest 1 : a showy growth (as of flesh or feathers) on the head of an animal 2 : the highest part or point of something the crest of the wave the crest of a hill 3 : an emblem or design used to represent a family, group, or organization Medical Definition crest noun ˈkrest 1 : a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird 2 : a process or prominence on a part of an animal body: as a : the upper curve or ridge of the neck of a quadruped (as a horse) also : the mane borne on such a crest b : a ridge especially on a bone the crest of the tibia see frontal crest, occipital crest crests 1 of 2 noun plural of crest 1 as in tops the highest part or point at that point the filmmaker was at the crest of his critical acclaim, which included winning an Oscar for best picture Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tops pinnacles heights peaks zeniths culminations apexes crowns summits apices climaxes crescendoes crescendos heads capstones apogees sums meridians highlights acmes noons crescendi roofs flowers caps noontimes blossoms high-water marks glories high noons ceilings extremities blooms tip-tops ne plus ultras flood tides tips primes extremes highs heydays vertices vertexes highspots Antonyms & Near Antonyms bottoms feet nadirs bases abysses foot rock bottoms minimums minima See More 2 as in ridges the line formed when two sloping surfaces come together along their topmost edge the hiking party reached the crest of the mountain just as it began to thunder Synonyms & Similar Words ridges peaks spines backbones eminences prominences promontories divides rises ridgepoles crests 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of crest as in peaks Synonyms & Similar Words peaks surges increases mushrooms swells mounts balloons snowballs proliferates waxes escalates accumulates intensifies bourgeons enlarges multiplies expands heightens rockets burgeons appreciates builds up skyrockets soars zooms shoots (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms tumbles plunges slumps falls plummets nose-dives collapses decreases drops diminishes contracts wanes lessens See More
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crest

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