crest tile

Noun

A tile made to cover the ridge of a roof, fitting upon it like a saddle.

Japanese Meaning

屋根の棟（むね）を覆うために用いられる瓦。 / 屋根の棟部分に取り付けられ、形状が馬鞍（ばか）に似ている瓦。

The craftsman carefully carved a floral pattern into the crest tile before setting it along the roof's ridge.

職人は屋根の棟に据える棟瓦に花模様を丁寧に彫り、それを取り付けた。

Sense（1）

A tile made to cover the ridge of a roof, fitting upon it like a saddle.

crest tiles

（ plural ）