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crest·ing (kr

ng)

An ornamental ridge, as on top of a wall or roof.

cresting [ˈkrɛstɪŋ]

1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) an ornamental ridge along the top of a roof, wall, etc.

2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) Furniture a shaped decorative toprail or horizontal carved ornament surmounting a chair, mirror, etc.

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