crest
Pronunciation: [krɛst]
Context: "geography"
(noun) the top part of something, like a hill or a wave. It’s the highest point you can reach. If you're climbing a mountain, the crest is the very peak where you can see everything around you.
Example
We reached the crest of the hill and enjoyed the beautiful view.
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We didn't reach the crest of the mountain; we stopped halfway.
Example
What do you see from the crest of that hill?
Context: "biology"
(noun) the tuft of feathers or hair on the head of some animals, like birds or certain dinosaurs. It’s that special part that makes them look unique, kind of like a hairstyle.
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The peacock showed off its colorful crest during the dance.
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The bird lost its crest after its feathers were trimmed, and it looked different.
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Do all birds have a crest on their head?
Context: "symbolism"
(noun) a heraldic emblem or symbol that represents a family, organization, or institution. It’s like a fancy logo that shows what a family or group stands for, and it usually looks pretty cool.
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The crest of the royal family is displayed on the building.
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The old crest was replaced, so we no longer use the original design.
Example
What does your family crest look like?
Context: "movement"
(verb) to reach the highest point of something. This could be a wave, a mountain, or something else that rises. When you crest something, you go up to the top and then begin to go down.
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The surfer crested the wave perfectly as he rode it to the shore.
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The balloon didn’t crest the hill; it floated back down instead.
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Did you crest the hill before the sunset?