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Gipfel, Kamm

The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.

Examples :

"We finally reached the crest of the hill and could see the ocean. "

Wir erreichten endlich den Gipfel des Hügels und konnten das Meer sehen.

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Haube, Kamm, Schopf

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.

Examples :

"The rooster proudly displayed his bright red crest to attract the hens. "

Der Hahn präsentierte stolz seinen leuchtend roten Kamm, um die Hennen anzulocken.

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Helmzier, Federbusch

The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.

Examples :

"The knight's crest, a magnificent golden eagle, was prominently displayed on his helmet. "

Das Helmzier des Ritters, ein prächtiger goldener Adler, war deutlich auf seinem Helm zu sehen.

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Helmzier, Wappen

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.

Examples :

"The family's crest, a silver falcon, was embossed on the company letterhead, giving the documents a formal and distinguished appearance. "

Das Wappen der Familie, ein silberner Falke, war auf dem Briefkopf des Unternehmens geprägt, was den Dokumenten ein formelles und vornehmes Aussehen verlieh.

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Genick, Nacken

The upper curve of a horse's neck.

Examples :

"The proud Arabian horse arched its neck, showing off the elegant curve of its crest. "

Das stolze arabische Pferd wölbte seinen Nacken und präsentierte die elegante Kurve seines Genicks.

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Kamm, Welle

The ridge or top of a wave.

Examples :

"The surfer rode the crest of the large wave. "

Der Surfer ritt auf dem Kamm der großen Welle.

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Helm, Stolz, Mut

The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.

Examples :

"The young athlete's crest remained high despite the tough competition. "

Der Stolz des jungen Athleten blieb trotz des harten Wettbewerbs hoch.

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Giebel, Dachaufsatz

The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc.

Examples :

"The house's roof had a beautiful crest, a decorative finial that looked like a small, elegant bird. "

Das Dach des Hauses hatte einen wunderschönen Giebel, ein dekoratives Zierelement, das wie ein kleiner, eleganter Vogel aussah.

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Kamm, Gipfel

The top line of a slope or embankment.

Examples :

"The hiking trail followed the gentle crest of the hill. "

Der Wanderweg folgte dem sanften Kamm des Hügels.

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Kamm

A ridge along the surface of a bone.

Examples :

"The doctor pointed to the prominent crest on the patient's tibia in the X-ray. "

Der Arzt zeigte auf den markanten Kamm am Schienbein des Patienten auf dem Röntgenbild.

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Wappen, Emblem

A design or logo, especially one of an institution, association or high-class family.

Examples :

"The school's crest, a stylized eagle, was displayed prominently on every banner. "

Das Wappen der Schule, ein stilisierter Adler, wurde prominent auf jedem Banner angezeigt.

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Goldhähnchen, Wintergoldhähnchen

Any of several birds in the family Regulidae, including the goldcrests and firecrests.

Examples :

"The little crest flitted through the trees near the schoolyard. "

Das kleine Goldhähnchen huschte durch die Bäume in der Nähe des Schulhofs.

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verb

Gipfeln, sich kräuseln

Particularly with reference to waves, to reach a peak.

Examples :

"The wave began to crest just before it crashed onto the shore. "

Die Welle begann sich zu kräuseln, kurz bevor sie an die Küste schlug.

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Den Gipfel erreichen, den Kamm überqueren

To reach the crest of (a hill or mountain)

Examples :

"The hikers crested the small hill, then enjoyed the view from the top. "

Die Wanderer erreichten den Gipfel des kleinen Hügels und genossen dann die Aussicht von oben.

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Bekrönen, mit einem Kamm versehen

To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for.

Examples :

"The architect crested the building with a decorative spire. "

Der Architekt bekrönte das Gebäude mit einer dekorativen Spitze.

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Mit Linien oder Streifen versehen

To mark with lines or streaks like waving plumes.

Examples :

"The artist carefully crested the drawing with thin, wavy lines to emphasize the flowing river. "

Der Künstler versah die Zeichnung sorgfältig mit dünnen, wellenförmigen Linien, um den fließenden Fluss hervorzuheben.

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