Anagrams Of Crest
Definition of crest
- n. - A tuft, or other excrescence or natural ornament, growing on
an animal's head; the comb of a cock; the swelling on the head of a
serpent; the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird, etc.
- n. - The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on a
helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet, indicating the rank of
the wearer; hence, also, the helmet.
- n. - A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually above it,
or separately as an ornament for plate, liveries, and the like. It is a
relic of the ancient cognizance. See Cognizance, 4.
- n. - The upper curve of a horse's neck.
- n. - The ridge or top of a wave.
- n. - The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
- n. - The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride;
courage.
- n. - The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a
roof, canopy, etc.
- n. - The top line of a slope or embankment.
- v. t. - To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a
crest for.
- v. t. - To mark with lines or streaks, like, or regarded as like,
waving plumes.
- v. i. - To form a crest.
Syllable Information
The word crest is a 5 letter word that has 1 syllable . The syllable division for crest is: crest