1. (of a bird or animal) having a usually ornamental tuft or process on the head; often used in combination
   "golden crested"; "crested iris";
   - topknotted, tufted
    
2. (of a knight's helmet) having a decorative plume
   "The knight wore a crested helmet into battle";
   - plumed
    
3. (heraldry) bearing an heraldic device
   "The crested shield displayed the family's coat of arms"

1. Reach a high point
   "The river crested last night"
    
2. Lie at the top of
   "Snow crested the mountains";
   - cap

See also: adorned, decorated

Type of: lie, peak, top out

Encyclopedia: Crested