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What does crest mean?

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Noun
  1. The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
  2. (helmet) separately above the shield or separately as a mark for plate, in letterheads, and the like.
  3. The upper curve of a horse's neck.
  4. The ridge or top of a wave.
  5. The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
  6. The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.
  7. The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc.
  8. The top line of a slope or embankment.
  9. (informal): A design or logo, especially one of an institution, association or high-class family.
  10. Any of several birds in the family Regulidae, including the goldcrests and firecrests.
Verb
  1. Particularly with reference to waves, to reach a peak.
  2. To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for.
  3. To mark with lines or streaks like waving plumes.
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