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crest

Pronunciation: [krɛst]

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Learn how to use crest in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

Did you crest the hill before the sunset?

How to pronounce crest

Pronunciation: [krɛst]

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