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crest in Irish

crest in Irish is curca, moing, buaic capaill — crest means the highest point of something, such as a hill or wave.

crest in Irish

curca
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.
moing
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.
buaic capaill
noun
The upper curve of a horse's neck.

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."
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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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What is "crest" in Irish?

"crest" in Irish is curca, moing, buaic capaill. 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 Irish, "crest" is curca, moing, buaic capaill.

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

Yes — Irish has 3 translations listed for "crest": curca, moing, buaic capaill.

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