crest (B2)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /krɛst/
Definition
Crest means the top or highest point of something, especially a hill, wave, or curve. As a verb, it means to reach that highest point.
Examples
The hikers reached the crest of the hill at sunset.
White foam formed on the crest of each wave.
The river is expected to crest tonight.
How to Use crest
- crest of a hill (collocation)
- the top of a hill — "A small church stood on the crest of the hill."
- wave crest (noun phrase)
- the highest part of a wave — "The surfer balanced near the wave crest."
- river crests (verb phrase)
- a river reaches its highest level — "Officials warned that the river may crest tomorrow."
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