Crest
Pronunciation: /ˈkrɛst/
Crest (noun)
- the highest point of a hill or mountain
- a group of feathers on a bird's head that stands up
- a design used as a symbol of a family or organization
Examples
- The hikers reached the crest and admired the view.
- From the crest, the valley stretched out below.
Common collocations: reach the crest, stand on the crest, raise its crest, colorful crest, family crest
Crest (verb)
- to reach the highest point of something
Examples
- The river crested after the heavy rains.
- The stock prices crested before falling sharply.