Définitions
1.NounThe summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
2.NounA 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.
3.NounThe plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
4.NounA 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.
5.NounThe upper curve of a horse's neck.
6.NounThe ridge or top of a wave.
7.NounThe helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.
8.NounThe ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc.
9.NounThe top line of a slope or embankment.
10.NounA ridge along the surface of a bone.
11.NounA design or logo, especially one of an institution, sports club, association or high-class family.
12.NounAny of several birds in the family Regulidae, including the goldcrests and firecrests.
13.VerbParticularly with reference to waves, to reach a peak.
14.VerbTo reach the crest of (e.g. a hill or mountain).
15.VerbTo furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for.
16.VerbTo mark with lines or streaks like waving plumes.