crest tile

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crest tile - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Crest \Crest\ (kr[e^]st), n. [OF. creste, F. cr[^e]te, L.
     crista.]
     1. A tuft, or other excrescence or natural ornament, growing
        on an animal's head; the comb of a cock; the swelling on
        the head of a serpent; the lengthened feathers of the
        crown or nape of bird, etc. --Darwin.
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              [Attack] his rising crest, and drive the serpent
              back.                                 --C. Pitt.
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     2. The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on a
        helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet, indicating
        the rank of the wearer; hence, also, the helmet.
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              Stooping low his lofty crest.         --Sir W.
                                                    Scott.
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              And on his head there stood upright
              A crest, in token of a knight.        --Gower.
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     3. (Her.) A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually
        above it, or separately as an ornament for plate,
        liveries, and the like. It is a relic of the ancient
        cognizance. See Cognizance, 4.
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     4. The upper curve of a horse's neck.
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              Throwing the base thong from his bending crest.
                                                    --Shak.
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     5. The ridge or top of a wave.
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              Like wave with crest of sparkling foam. --Sir W.
                                                    Scott.
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     6. The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
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     7. The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride;
        courage.
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              Now the time is come
              That France must vail her lofty plumed crest.
                                                    --Shak.
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     8. (Arch.) The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge
        of a roof, canopy, etc.
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              The finials of gables and pinnacles are sometimes
              called crests.                        --Parker.
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     9. (Engin.) The top line of a slope or embankment.
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     Crest tile, a tile made to cover the ridge of a roof,
        fitting upon it like a saddle.
  
     Interior crest (Fort.), the highest line of the parapet.
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