CREST
What does "CREST" mean?
The highest point or top ridge of something, such as a hill, wave, or bird's head.
Meanings
- The top or highest part of a hill, wave, or ridge. We reached the crest of the ridge as the sun set.
- A tuft or growth of feathers, hair, or skin on an animal's head. The cockatoo raised its yellow crest when startled.
- A distinctive heraldic emblem or coat of arms. The family crest was carved above the doorway.
- To reach the top of something, or to rise to a peak. The river crested two feet above flood stage.
Word origin
From Latin 'crista', meaning 'tuft or plume', via Old French 'creste'; the original image is the plume on a helmet or a bird's head.
Remember it
A CREST is the BEST of a wave or hill - swap the B for CR and you're standing on the top.
A little poem
The wave learns its height
only at the breaking point-
the crest is goodbye.
haiku
Wordplay
- The surfer and the bird argued over the best part. They both agreed: it's the crest.
What it teaches
Every crest is also the start of the fall; arriving at the top is the moment to plan the descent.
Quick facts
What does CREST mean?
The highest point or top ridge of something, such as a hill, wave, or bird's head.
Is CREST a valid word?
Yes — CREST is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is CREST?
CREST has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does CREST come from?
From Latin 'crista', meaning 'tuft or plume', via Old French 'creste'; the original image is the plume on a helmet or a bird's head.
What can CREST teach us?
Every crest is also the start of the fall; arriving at the top is the moment to plan the descent.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.