Crest 204715 223293752 2008-07-03T12:53:54Z Nicolas1981 223682 Prathap Tharyan seems related to CREST syndrome, but out of place here {{wiktionary}} '''Crest''' may refer to: ==In science== *[[Crest (bird)]], the distinctive head plumage exhibited by birds such as cockatoos *A chicken crest or [[cockscomb]] *[[Crest (physics)]], the section of a wave that rises above an undisturbed position *[[Crest factor]], a dimensionless number quantifying the shapes of waves *[[Crest (hydrology)]], in [[hydrology]], the highest level above a certain point (the datum point, or reference point) that a river will reach in a certain amount of time. This term is usually limited to a [[flood]]ing event * [[Sagittal crest]], a ridge of bone running lengthwise along the midline of the top of the skull of many mammalian and primate skulls ;Acronyms *[[Center for Research in Economics and Statistics]] (Paris) * CREST syndrome, a limited form of the disease [[scleroderma]] *[[CREST Newcastle]], the Centre for Rehabilitation Engineering Studies *[[Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology]], Loughborough University, UK *[[Centralized Research Support & Training]], Office of Research, Christian Medical College, Vellore, INDIA ==In popular culture== * [[The Crest]], a gothic metal band from Oslo, Norway * Crests (Digimon), fictional items from the TV show ''[[Digimon Adventure]]'', allowing Digimon to Digivolve into Ultimate * [[Crest (band)]], late-1990s noise pop band * [[The Crests]], late-1950s pop music band whose big hit was "Sixteen Candles" ==In commerce== *[[Crest (toothpaste)]], the brand of toothpaste, that has been extended into a dental care brand in Canada, the USA, and the United Kingdom *[[Crest Audio]], an American manufacturer of power amplifiers and mixing consoles ==Places== *[[Crest, California]], an unincorporated community located in San Diego County, California *[[Crest Theatre]], a historic theatre located in downtown Sacramento, California *[[Crest, Drôme]], a commune of the [[Drôme]] ''département'' in France ==Miscellaneous== *[[CREST Certified Consultant]], Council of Registered Ethical Security Testers *[[Crest Animation Studios]], an animation studio from India *[[Crest (furniture)]], the top edge of a chair back or other similar furniture piece *[[Crest (heraldry)]], a symbol or component of heraldic displays that stands atop a knight's helmet *[[CREST (declassified documents)]], the ''CIA Records Search Tool'', a CIA database of declassified intelligence documents *[[CREST]], a dematerialized securities depository and settlement service of the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, operated by [[CRESTCo Ltd]] {{disambig}} [[de:Crest]] [[fr:Crest]] [[io:Kresto]] [[it:Crest]] [[nl:Crest]] [[pl:Crest]] [[scn:Crest]]