crested

• Qualifie ce qui possède une crête ou un aigrette, par exemple un oiseau avec une huppe sur la tête, ou un objet décoré d'un blason ou d'un motif héraldique.

Describes something that has a crest, such as a bird with a tuft of feathers on its head, or an object with a decorative or heraldic crest.

1. Having a crestB2formal

   Having a tuft or comb on the head, as in certain birds or animals.

   huppé

   • The crested bird perched on the branch.
   • A crested lizard basked in the sun.
   • The crested helmet was worn by ancient warriors.

   Synonymescombedplumedtopknottedtufted

2. Marked with a crestC1formalbritish

   Decorated or marked with a heraldic crest or emblem.

   orné d'une crête

   • The family crest was crested on the silverware.
   • He wore a crested blazer to the formal dinner.
   • The crested letterhead indicated the company's heritage.

• Verbe signifiant atteindre le point le plus haut ou le sommet de quelque chose, comme une colline, une vague ou une tendance.

A verb meaning to reach the highest point or peak of something, such as a hill, wave, or trend.

1. Reach the topB2formal

   To reach the highest point or peak of something.

   atteindre le sommet

   • The hikers crested the mountain just before sunset.
   • The wave crested at over ten meters high.
   • The stock market crested in early 2020 before declining.

   Synonymescrownpeaksummitsurmounttop

2. Form a crestB2formal

   To form or rise into a crest or peak.

   Former une crête

   • The river crested after three days of heavy rain.
   • The bird's feathers crested on top of its head.
   • The foam crested on the surface of the beer.

   Synonymesculminatemountpeakrisesurgeswelltower