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cresting

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crest·ing  (krstng)
n.
An ornamental ridge, as on top of a wall or roof.
cresting [ˈkrɛstɪŋ]
n
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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