crest

/kɹɛst/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.

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

The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.

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

The upper curve of a horse's neck.

6

The ridge or top of a wave.

7

The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.

8

The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc.

9

The top line of a slope or embankment.

10

A ridge along the surface of a bone.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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