cresting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of rising or coming to the top of a wave or crest in the sea or on a river.

  - "The surfer performed an impressive cresting maneuver."
  - "The waves were cresting high and crashing against the shore."

• Noun

  The highest part or peak of something.

  - "The crest of a hill offered a stunning view of the valley below."
  - "The crest of the wave was a popular spot for seabirds."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cresting
resting , nesting , questing

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Variants

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cresting , crestings , crest , crested , crests

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Etymology

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From Old English cristan 'crest, crest of a wave'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cresting' is also used in the context of aerial acrobatics, particularly in hang gliding and paragliding.

2. The term 'cresting' is derived from the Old English word 'cristan', which means 'crest, crest of a wave'.

3. Cresting waves is a popular activity among surfers and is often used as a measure of skill and expertise.

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Related Concepts

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1. Waves: Cresting is closely related to the behavior of waves, particularly in the context of water sports and maritime navigation.

2. Surfing: Cresting is a fundamental concept in surfing, as surfers aim to ride the crest of a wave.

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Culture

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In heraldry, a crest is a decorative design or emblem placed above the helmet of a coat of arms.

How to Memorize "cresting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wave and visualize the crest as the highest point of the wave.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cresting' with 'rising to the top' or 'peaking'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Cresting is when you're on top'.

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