Question

crest meaning

Answer 1

"Crest" (pronounced /krest/) — common meanings:

1. Noun — the top or highest point
- the crest of a hill = the summit or ridge
- the crest of a wave = the highest point of the wave
Example: "We stopped at the crest of the hill to admire the view."

2. Noun — a tuft or plume (on an animal or bird)
- a bird’s decorative feathers on its head (e.g., a cockatoo’s crest)
Example: "The bird raised its crest when it was alarmed."

3. Noun — a heraldic emblem or coat of arms
- a symbol displayed on family or institutional arms
Example: "The university’s crest appears on diplomas."

4. Verb — to reach the highest point; to form a crest
Example: "The runner crested the hill and started downhill."

Other uses:
- Crest (capitalized) — a brand name (e.g., Crest toothpaste).
- Etymology: from Old French creste, from Latin crista “tuft, plume.”

Synonyms: peak, summit, pinnacle, top, plume (context-dependent).
Antonyms: base, bottom, trough (for waves).