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for a wave, the portion that is displaced above the still water line; often used to refer to the highest point of the wave (or other topograpic feature) only
Ãâó: oceanworld.tamu.edu/print/resources/glossary.htm
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a device, such as a tuft of feathers, placed above the helmet, issuing from a wreath or torse of twisted silk; the helmets, themselves, differ according to rank: gold with bars (royalty), silver with gold bars (peers), steel visor open (knight), steel visor closed (gentleman). Crowns vary in the same way: those of monarches, for example, are closed; peers have open coronets.
Ãâó: itsa.ucsf.edu/~snlrc/britannia/flowers/blazon.html
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unique insignia used by sorority and fraternity members. Each group typically has a crest that holds special meaning to its members. Most Greek organizations reserve the crest for initiated members. (Also known as a "Coat-of-Arms" or a "Shield")
Ãâó: www.ucfbeta.org/Information/glossary.html
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The highest part of a wave, swell, ridge, etc...
Ãâó: www.lau.chs-shc.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/english/glossary/C.s...
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The surface of the thread corresponding to the major diameter of the screw and the minor diameter of the nut.
Ãâó: www.accuratescrew.com/TechTips/
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