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单词 crest
释义 crest
n. & v.
--n
  1. a a comb or tuft of feathers, fur, etc. on a bird's or animal's head. b something resembling this, esp. a plume of feathers on a helmet. c a helmet; the top of a helmet.
  2. the top of something, esp. of a mountain, wave, roof, etc.
  3. Heraldry a a device above the shield and helmet of a coat of arms. b such a device reproduced on writing paper or on a seal, signifying a family.
  4. a a line along the top of the neck of some animals. b the hair growing from this; a mane.
  5. Anat. a ridge along the surface of a bone.
--v
  1. tr. reach the crest of (a hill, wave, etc.).
  2. tr. a provide with a crest. b serve as a crest to.
  3. intr. (of a wave) form into a crest.
Phrases and idioms
on the crest of a wave at the most favourable moment in one's progress.
Derivatives
crested adj. (also in comb.). crestless adj.
Etymology: ME f. OF creste f. L crista tuft
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