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crest in German

crest in German is Gipfel, Kamm, Wellenkamm — crest means the highest point of something, such as a hill or wave.

crest in German

Gipfel
noun
The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
Kamm
noun
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.
Wellenkamm
noun
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.
Haube
noun
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.
Krone
noun
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.
Wellenspitze
noun
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.
Helmzier
noun
(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.
Helmkleinod
noun
(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.
Zimir
noun
(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.
Wellenkamm
noun
The ridge or top of a wave.
Wellenspitze
noun
The ridge or top of a wave.
erklimmen
verb
(transitive) To reach the crest of (e.g. a hill or mountain).

What does "crest" mean?

  1. noun The highest point of something, such as a hill or wave.
    "They paused at the crest of the hill to catch their breath."
  2. noun A tuft of feathers or fur on an animal's head, or a decorative emblem, especially of a family or institution.
    "The cockatoo raised its crest when startled."
  3. verb To reach the top of something, or to rise to a peak.
    "The wave crested just before it broke."

crest in a sentence

  • They paused at the crest of the hill to catch their breath.
  • The surfer rode the crest of the wave perfectly.
  • The cockatoo raised its crest when startled.
  • The team's crest was stitched onto every shirt.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "crest" in German?

"crest" in German is Gipfel, Kamm, Wellenkamm. crest means: The highest point of something, such as a hill or wave.

How do you use "crest" in a sentence?

Example: "They paused at the crest of the hill to catch their breath." In German, "crest" is Gipfel, Kamm, Wellenkamm.

Are there other ways to say "crest" in German?

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "crest": Gipfel, Kamm, Wellenkamm, Haube, Krone, Wellenspitze.

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