crown
crown/kroun/
noun
- a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority, usually made of or decorated with precious metals and jewels.synonyms: coronet, diadem, tiara, circlet, chaplet, fillet, wreath, garland, headband, coronal, taj
- the top or highest part of something."the crown of the hill"synonyms: top, crest, summit, peak, pinnacle, tip, head, brow, cap, brink, highest point, zenith, apex, ridge, aiguille, serac
- the part of a tooth projecting from the gum."a thin layer of enamel covers the crown"
- a British coin with a face value of five shillings or 25 pence, now minted only for commemorative purposes.
- a paper size, now standardized at 384 × 504 mm.
verb
- ceremonially place a crown on the head of (someone) in order to invest them as a monarch."he went to Rome to be crowned"synonyms: invest, induct, install, instate, ordain, initiate, inaugurate, enthrone, swear in
- rest on or form the top of."the distant knoll was crowned with trees"synonyms: top, cap, tip, head, surmount, overtop
- be the triumphant culmination of (an effort or endeavor, especially a prolonged one)."years of struggle were crowned by a state visit to Paris"synonyms: round off, top off, cap, be the culmination of, be the climax of, be a fitting climax to, add the finishing touch(es) to, perfect, consummate, complete, conclude
- fit a crown to (a tooth)."simple fillings no longer suffice and the tooth has to be crowned"
- hit on the head."she contained the urge to crown him"synonyms: hit over the head, hit on the head, hit, strike, buffet, bang, knock, thwack, slug, welt, cuff, punch, smash, concuss, stun, brain, skull, bop, clonk, clout, sock, biff, wallop, bash, plug, lam, deck, floor, clock, cosh, slosh, dot, stick one on someone, bean, conk, ding, boff, bust, whale, dong, quilt, smite, swinge
- (of a baby's head during labor) fully appear in the vaginal opening prior to emerging."I was able to see our baby's head crowning"
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7 days ago · noun ; 1 · a reward of victory or mark of honor ; 2 · a royal or imperial headdress or cap of sovereignty : diadem ; 4 · a wreath, band, or circular ...
noun · an ornamental headdress denoting sovereignty, usually made of gold embedded with precious stones · a wreath or garland for the head, awarded as a sign of ...
a circular decoration for the head, usually made of gold and jewels (= precious stones), and worn by a king or queen at official ceremonies. Liliboas/iStock/ ...
May 23, 2024 · noun. 1. or the Crown : the government of a country that is officially ruled by a king or queen. the blessing of the Spanish crown. allegiance ...
A crown is a fancy, round ornament worn on the heads of kings and queens. To crown someone is to declare them a monarch or a champion. A crown is also a boring ...
CROWN meaning: 1 : a decorative object that is shaped like a circle and worn on the head of a king or queen for special ceremonies; 2 : a similar object ...
1. a garland or wreath worn on the head as a sign of honor, victory, etc. 2.