Cresting
/ˈkɹɛstɪŋ/ noun, verb
noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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 Synonym of fasciation. countable, uncountable
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of crest form-of, gerund, participle, present
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"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."