Thesaurus: crest

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1. n. 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.
2. n. 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.
3. n. 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.
4. n. The upper curve of a horse's neck.
5. n. The ridge or top of a wave.
6. n. The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
7. n. The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.
8. n. The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc.
9. n. The top line of a slope or embankment.
10. v. t. To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for.
11. v. t. To mark with lines or streaks, like, or regarded as like, waving plumes.
12. v. i. To form a crest.