crest — the top of a mountain or hill
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the top of a mountain or hill
Pronunciation (IPA): /krest/
Korean meaning: 산꼭대기, 정상
Korean pronunciation: **크**레스트
Example Sentences
- The hiker planted a flag on the crest and took a selfie with the clouds below.
- My grandfather's family crest had a chicken on it, which was embarrassing at fancy dinner parties.
- The tsunami warning was issued when the waves crested at 15 feet.
crest
NOUN//krest//
the top of a mountain or hill
Hikers celebrate reaching the mountain crest after their difficult climb
C takes a REST at the mountain CREST!
At the crest, find your nest and take a rest!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'creste' meaning 'tuft of feathers' or 'comb of a bird,' which came from Latin 'crista' with the same meaning. The sense of 'top of a mountain' developed metaphorically from the image of a bird's crest as the highest point.
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📝Examples
“The hiker planted a flag on the crest and took a selfie with the clouds below.”
“My grandfather's family crest had a chicken on it, which was embarrassing at fancy dinner parties.”
“The tsunami warning was issued when the waves crested at 15 feet.”
“Our team's popularity crested right before we lost every single game.”
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