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.
The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
The upper curve of a horse's neck.
The ridge or top of a wave.
The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc.
The top line of a slope or embankment.
A ridge along the surface of a bone.
A design or logo, especially one of an institution, sports club, association or high-class family.
Any of several birds in the family Regulidae, including the goldcrests and firecrests.
The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.
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.
Particularly with reference to waves, to reach a peak.
To mark with lines or streaks like waving plumes.
To reach the crest of (a hill or mountain)
To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for.
Any of the seals in the taxonomic family Phocidae characterized by lacking external ear flaps; true seals.