/krest/
crest
BrE /krest/
NAmE /krest/
[usually singular]
~ (of sth)
the top part of a hill or wave
surfers riding the crest of the wave
a design used as the symbol of a particular family, organization, etc., especially one that has a long history
the university crest
a group of feathers that stand up on top of a bird’s head
the crest of a/the ˈwave
a situation in which sb is very successful, happy, etc.
ride the crest of sth
to enjoy great success or support because of a particular situation or event
The band is riding the crest of its last tour.
crest
BrE /krest/
NAmE /krest/
[T]
~ sth
(formal)
to reach the top of a hill, mountain or wave
He slowed the pace as they crested the ridge.
[I] (NAmE) (of a flood, wave, etc.)
to reach its highest level before it falls again
(figurative) The level of debt crested at a massive $290 billion in 2009.