crest

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Around 95 million years ago, the Spinosaurus -- a massive beast with a blade-shaped head crest and interlocking teeth -- roamed the African continent.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Both made their Test debuts on the 2022 tour of Pakistan, when Ben Stokes' side were riding the crest of a wave.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

And with the polarizing and extreme response to Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights,” it seems this animosity has reached its crest.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

As part of the reconstruction process, the team produced a replica of the skull and a colorful, touchable version of the curved crest.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

We watched him, his stiff crest, the spectacles riding low on his nose.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner