Crest (noun)
A tuft, or other natural ornament, growing on an animal’s head, for example the comb of a cockerel, the swelling on the head of a snake, the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird, etc.
Crest (noun)
The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
Crest (noun)
A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually on a helmet above it, sometimes (as for clerics) separately above the shield or separately as a mark for plate, in letterheads, and the like.
Crest (noun)
The upper curve of a horse’s neck.
Crest (noun)
The ridge or top of a wave.
Crest (noun)
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Crest (noun)
The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.
Crest (noun)
The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc.
Crest (noun)
The top line of a slope or embankment.
Crest (noun)
A ridge along the surface of a bone.
Crest (noun)
A design or logo, especially one of an institution, association or high-class family.
Crest (noun)
Any of several birds in the family Regulidae, including the goldcrests and firecrests.
Crest (verb)
Particularly with reference to waves, to reach a peak.
Crest (verb)
to reach the crest of (a hill or mountain)
Crest (verb)
To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for.
Crest (verb)
To mark with lines or streaks like waving plumes.
Tuft (noun)
A bunch of feathers, grass or hair, etc., held together at the base.
Tuft (noun)
A cluster of threads drawn tightly through upholstery, a mattress or a quilt, etc., to secure and strengthen the padding.
Tuft (noun)
A small clump of trees or bushes.
Tuft (noun)
A gold tassel on the cap worn by titled undergraduates at English universities.
Tuft (noun)
A person entitled to wear such a tassel.
Tuft (verb)
To provide or decorate with a tuft or tufts.
Tuft (verb)
To form into tufts.
Tuft (verb)
To secure and strengthen (a mattress, quilt, etc.) with tufts.
Tuft (verb)
To be formed into tufts.