Crest

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɛst/

Crest (noun)

  1. the highest point of a hill or mountain
  2. a group of feathers on a bird's head that stands up
  3. 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)

  1. to reach the highest point of something

Examples

  • The river crested after the heavy rains.
  • The stock prices crested before falling sharply.

Synonyms of Crest

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Crest

  • opposite of the top or highest point