cresting

crest·ing

 (krĕs′tĭng)

n.

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

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cresting

(ˈkrɛstɪŋ)

n

1. (Architecture) an ornamental ridge along the top of a roof, wall, etc

2. (Furniture) carpentry a shaped decorative toprail or horizontal carved ornament surmounting a chair, mirror, etc

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crest•ing

(ˈkrɛs tɪŋ)

n.

1. a decorative coping, balustrade, etc., usu. designed to give an interesting skyline to a building.

2. ornamentation, usu. carved, on the top rail of a piece of furniture.

[1865–70]

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