[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

crest \crest\ kre^st, n. of. creste, f. cr^ete, l.
   crista.
   1. a tuft, or other excrescence or natural ornament, growing
      on an animal's head; the comb of a cock; the swelling on
      the head of a serpent; the lengthened feathers of the
      crown or nape of bird, etc. --darwin.
      1913 webster

            attack his rising crest, and drive the serpent
            back.                                 --c. pitt.
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   2. the plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on a
      helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet, indicating
      the rank of the wearer; hence, also, the helmet.
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            stooping low his lofty crest.         --sir w.
                                                  scott.
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            and on his head there stood upright
            a crest, in token of a knight.        --gower.
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   3. her. a bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually
      above it, or separately as an ornament for plate,
      liveries, and the like. it is a relic of the ancient
      cognizance. see cognizance, 4.
      1913 webster

   4. the upper curve of a horse's neck.
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            throwing the base thong from his bending crest.
                                                  --shak.
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   5. the ridge or top of a wave.
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            like wave with crest of sparkling foam. --sir w.
                                                  scott.
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   6. the summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
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   7. the helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride;
      courage.
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            now the time is come
            that france must vail her lofty plumed crest.
                                                  --shak.
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   8. arch. the ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge
      of a roof, canopy, etc.
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            the finials of gables and pinnacles are sometimes
            called crests.                        --parker.
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   9. engin. the top line of a slope or embankment.
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   crest tile, a tile made to cover the ridge of a roof,
      fitting upon it like a saddle.

   interior crest fort., the highest line of the parapet.
      1913 webster
see also:
cognizance crest tile interior crest 

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Crest, definition of term: Crest
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Interior >> I Words
Interior, definition of term: Interior
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Interior Design >> I Words
Interior Design, definition of term: Interior Design
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Interior Angle >> I Words
Interior Angle, definition of term: Interior Angle
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Iliac Crest >> I Words
Iliac Crest, definition of term: Iliac Crest
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