Meaning of 'crest'

noun

a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal

noun

(heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet

noun

the center of a cambered road

Synonyms: crown

noun

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

noun

the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

Synonyms: peak top crown tip summit

verb

to reach a high point

Example: "The river crested last night."

verb

to lie at the top of

Synonyms: cap