Crest: meaning, definitions and examples
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crest
[ krest ]
on a wave
A crest is the top of a wave, where it is highest or most intense.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The surfer rode the crest of the wave all the way to shore.
- The crest of the wave crashed down, creating a spray of water.
heraldry
A crest is a distinctive device placed at the top of a coat of arms, often representing a family or organization.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The royal crest featured a lion and a unicorn.
- The family crest displayed symbols of strength and loyalty.
Translations
Translations of the word "crest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น crista
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคฟเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Gipfel
๐ฎ๐ฉ puncak
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะตะฑัะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ grzebieล
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ไธ (ใกใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท crรชte
๐ช๐ธ cresta
๐น๐ท tepe
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vrchol
๐ธ๐ฐ vrchol
๐จ๐ณ ้กถๅณฐ (dวngfฤng)
๐ธ๐ฎ vrh
๐ฎ๐ธ toppur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาฃ
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zirvษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ cresta
Word origin
The word 'crest' originated from the Middle English 'creste', which in turn came from the Old French 'creste' meaning 'tuft, comb'. The use of 'crest' to refer to the top of a wave dates back to the 17th century. In heraldry, crests have been used as symbols of identity and status for centuries, with each design carrying specific meanings. Over time, 'crest' has evolved to symbolize reaching the highest point or level in various contexts.
See also: crestfallen.