Cresting

/ˈkɹɛstɪŋ/ noun, verb

noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An ornamental finish on the top of a wall or ridge of a roof. countable, uncountable

    "The station also boasts a large semi-domed French pavilion roof with fish-scale tiles and iron cresting, plus a rectangular hall with arcaded upper storey and wooden lantern."

  2. 2
    Synonym of fasciation. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of crest form-of, gerund, participle, present

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"The station also boasts a large semi-domed French pavilion roof with fish-scale tiles and iron cresting, plus a rectangular hall with arcaded upper storey and wooden lantern."

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