crest

(krĕst)

1. a. A usually ornamental tuft, ridge, or similar projection on the head of a bird or other animal.
   b. An elevated, irregularly toothed ridge on the stigmas of certain flowers.
   c. A ridge or an appendage on a plant part, such as on a leaf or petal.
2. a. A plume used as decoration on top of a helmet.
   b. A helmet.
3. a. Heraldry A device placed above the shield on a coat of arms.
   b. A representation of such a device.
4. a. The top, as of a hill or wave.
   b. The highest or culminating point; the peak: the crest of a flood; at the crest of her career.
5. The ridge on a roof.

1. To decorate or furnish with a crest.
2. To reach the crest of: crested the ridge.

1. To form into a crest or crests: waves cresting over the seawall.
2. To reach a crest: The swollen river crested at 9 P.M.