crest in Portuguese
crest in Portuguese is cume, crista, crista (da/de onda) — crest means the highest point of something, such as a hill or wave.
crest in Portuguese
cume
The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
crista
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.
crista (da/de onda)
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.
crista
The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
elmo
The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
pluma
The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
timbre
(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.
crina
The upper curve of a horse's neck.
crista (da/de onda)
The ridge or top of a wave.
elmo
The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.
What does "crest" mean?
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noun The highest point of something, such as a hill or wave.
"They paused at the crest of the hill to catch their breath."
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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."
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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 Portuguese?
"crest" in Portuguese is cume, crista, crista (da/de onda). 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 Portuguese, "crest" is cume, crista, crista (da/de onda).
Are there other ways to say "crest" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 7 translations listed for "crest": cume, crista, crista (da/de onda), elmo, pluma, timbre.
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