Found 3 items, similar to Crest.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: crest bakat, centung, gombak, kepala, puncak
English → English (WordNet) Definition: crest crest n 1: the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave 2: the top point of a mountain or hill; “the view from the peak was magnificent”; “they clambered to the summit of Monadnock” [syn: peak, crown, top, tip, summit] 3: the center of a cambered road [syn: crown] 4: (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet 5: a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal v 1: lie at the top of; “Snow capped the mountains” [syn: cap] 2: reach a high point; “The river crested last night”
English → English (gcide) Definition: Crest Crest \Crest\ (kr[e^]st), n. [OF. creste, F. cr[^e]te, 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. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] Stooping low his lofty crest. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster] And on his head there stood upright A crest, in token of a knight. --Gower. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] Throwing the base thong from his bending crest. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 5. The ridge or top of a wave. [1913 Webster] Like wave with crest of sparkling foam. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster] 6. The summit of a hill or mountain ridge. [1913 Webster] 7. The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage. [1913 Webster] Now the time is come That France must vail her lofty plumed crest. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 8. (Arch.) The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc. [1913 Webster] The finials of gables and pinnacles are sometimes called crests. --Parker. [1913 Webster] 9. (Engin.) The top line of a slope or embankment. [1913 Webster] 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] Crest \Crest\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Crested; p. pr. & vb. n. Cresting.] 1. To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for. [1913 Webster] His legs bestrid the ocean, his reared arm Crested the world. --Shak. [1913 Webster] Mid groves of clouds that crest the mountain's brow. --Wordsworth. [1913 Webster] 2. To mark with lines or streaks, like, or regarded as like, waving plumes. [1913 Webster] Like as the shining sky in summer's night, . . . Is crested with lines of fiery light. --Spenser. [1913 Webster] Crest \Crest\ (kr[e^]st), v. i. To form a crest. [1913 Webster]