The top, upper part, or crest of anything, esp. when long and narrow. Also (esp. in Old English)… Of the sea, a wave, rising ground, a hill, etc.
| 单词 | θ3854 |
| 释义 | the world > the earth > water > flow or flowing > wave > [noun] > crest (8) ridgeOE The top, upper part, or crest of anything, esp. when long and narrow. Also (esp. in Old English)… Of the sea, a wave, rising ground, a hill, etc. white nose1771 (a) = white-nose monkey n. at compounds 1g(a)(ii); (b) a small white-capped wave (rare). feather1838 The foamy crest of a wave. Cf. cut, v. 38b. crest1864 An elevated ridge. The curling foamy top or ridge of a wave; the highest part of any undulation. sea-cap1867 (see quot.). comb1886 Applied to various things resembling a cock's comb in position or appearance (= crest). The crest of a wave. (Cf. comb, v.1 5.) soup1962 colloquial or slang. Surfing. (See quot. 1962.) peak1963 Extended and technical uses. Surfing. The highest point of a wave. |
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