szczyt — meaning in English
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English meaning
- apex noun The highest point of something, especially where it comes to a point; the peak or pinnacle.
- crest noun The highest point of something, such as a hill or wave.
- crown noun An ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch as a symbol of royal power.
- gable noun The triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof, formed where two roof slopes meet.
- head noun The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
- peak noun The pointed top of a mountain or hill.
- ridge noun A long, narrow raised strip of land, such as a chain of hills or mountains.
- shield noun A piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.
- summit noun The highest point of a mountain or hill.
Senses
szczyt is used for these senses in English:
- Mount Everest (figurative) An endeavor that is very demanding yet rewarding; also, something which is the highest achievement, challenge, etc.; the epitome, the pinnacle, the ultimate.
- apex (botany) The end of a leaf, petal or similar organ opposed to the end where it is attached to its support.
- crest The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
- crown The highest part of a hill.
- gable (architectural element) The triangular area at the peak of an external wall adjacent to, and terminating, two sloped roof surfaces (pitches).
- head The end of a rectangular table furthest from the entrance; traditionally considered a seat of honor.
- head The source of a river; the end of a lake where a river flows into it.
- peak (geography) The top, or one of the tops, of a hill, mountain, or range, ending in a point.
crest — full definition
- noun The highest point of something, such as a hill or wave.
- noun A tuft of feathers or fur on an animal's head, or a decorative emblem, especially of a family or institution.
- verb To reach the top of something, or to rise to a peak.