crest
Translation
crest, summit, peak, emblem
Examples
The bird has a bright red crest.
The bird has a bright red crest.
We reached the crest of the hill.
We reached the crest of the hill.
The family crest was on the shield.
The family crest was on the shield.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the top part of (sth.) The crest of the hill offered a great view.
Similar Words
Synonyms: peak, summit, top, comb, emblem
Etymology
From Old French 'creste', from Latin 'crista' meaning 'tuft' or 'plume', originally referring to a bird's comb.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'crest' of a wave, the highest point, which looks like the 'crest' on a rooster's head.