cresson
cresson

crest


Definition: Meaning of, crest in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / krɛst /

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Singular Plural
crest crests
[countable]
  1. the top or highest point of something such as a hill or a wave
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  2. a special picture that is used as a sign of a family, town, school, or organization [↪  coat of arms]
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  3. a group of feathers that stick up on the top of a bird's head
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  4. a decoration of long bright feathers that soldiers wore in the past on top of their hats
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  5. be on/riding the crest of a wave to be very successful
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
crest crested crested
Present Participle Third Person Singular
cresting crests
  1. [transitive] formal to reach the top of a hill or mountain
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