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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A tuft, or other excrescence or natural ornament, growing on an animal's head; the comb of a cock; the swelling on the head of a serpent; the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird, etc.
  • heraldry: 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.
  • The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.
  • The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc.
  • The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
  • The ridge or top of a wave.
  • The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
  • The top line of a slope or embankment.
  • The upper curve of a horse's neck.

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Verb:

  • Particularly with reference to waves, to reach a peak.

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