crest

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
2. 2
   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.
3. 3
   The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
4. 4
   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.
5. 5
   The upper curve of a horse's neck.
6. 6
   The ridge or top of a wave.
7. 7
   The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.
8. 8
   The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc.
9. 9
   The top line of a slope or embankment.
10. 10
    A ridge along the surface of a bone.
11. 11
    A design or logo, especially one of an institution, sports club, association or high-class family.
12. 12
    Any of several birds in the family Regulidae, including the goldcrests and firecrests.
13. 13
    Acronym of comparisons, reasons, examples, statistics, testimony, the five types of verbal support used to enhance an oral presentation.

Verb

1. 1
   Particularly with reference to waves, to reach a peak.
2. 2
   To reach the crest of (e.g. a hill or mountain).
3. 3
   To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for.
4. 4
   To mark with lines or streaks like waving plumes.

Proper noun

1. 1
   A census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States.