Crown meaning

What does “crown” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“crown” is a noun and verb with 16 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy.

crown

noun

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
“the colonies revolted against the Crown”
the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
Synonymsdiadem
the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head
an English coin worth 5 shillings
the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant
Synonymstreetop
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
“the view from the peak was magnificent”
“they clambered to the tip of Monadnock”
Synonymspeak crest top tip summit
the award given to the champion
Synonymspennant
the top of the head
Synonymspate poll
(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
“tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown”
Synonymscrownwork jacket jacket crown cap
the center of a cambered road
Synonymscrest

verb

invest with regal power; enthrone
“The prince was crowned in Westminster Abbey”
Synonymscoronate
be the culminating event
“The speech crowned the meeting”
Synonymstop
form the topmost part of
“A weather vane crowns the building”
put an enamel cover on
“crown my teeth”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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