cresting
ˈkrɛstɪŋ
Definition

Definition of cresting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
highest pointtop or highest part of something like a hill or wave
  • The hikers reached the cresting of the hill, exhausted but exhilarated..
peak summit
2.
architectureTECH.decorative finish on top of a roof or wallTECH.
  • The Victorian house had intricate cresting along the roof.
3.
furnitureTECH.ornamental ridge on top of furniture or mirrorsTECH.
  • The antique mirror featured elaborate cresting at its top.
decoration ornamentation

Adjective

1.
peakreaching the highest point
  • The cresting wave was a sight to behold.
climaxing culminating peaking
2.
ornamentalRaredecorative and at the top of somethingRare
  • The cresting waves were a beautiful sight.
decorative embellishing ornamental
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Images of cresting

  • cresting: decorative finish on top of a roof or wall
    decorative finish on top of a roof or wall
  • cresting: ornamental ridge on top of furniture or mirrors
    ornamental ridge on top of furniture or mirrors

Origin of cresting

Old French, creste (tuft) + -

Terms related to cresting

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Examples of cresting in a sentence

  • The pilot announced they were cresting the mountain range.
  • The old mansion featured cresting that caught the eye.
  • Restorers carefully repaired the damaged cresting on the historic building.
  • The cabinet's cresting was intricately carved.
  • Cresting added a touch of elegance to the wardrobe.
  • The cresting mountain range was breathtaking.

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  1. French:sommet, culminant, ...
  2. German:Gipfel, gipfelnd, ...
  3. Italian:cima, al culmine, ...
  4. Spanish:cima, alcanzando su punto máximo, ...
  5. Portuguese:cume, atingindo o pico, ...
  6. Chinese:山顶, 到达最高点, ...
  7. Japanese:頂上, 頂点に達する, ...
  8. Arabic:قِمَّة, بَالِغُ الذِّرْوَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּסְגָּה, שִׂיאָנִי, ...
  10. Russian:гребень, достигший вершины, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гребінь, на піку, ...
  12. Hindi:शिखर, चरम पर पहुँचता हुआ, ...

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