noun
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
Examples
- the colonies revolted against the Crown
noun
the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
noun
a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
noun
an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
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noun
the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head
noun
an English coin worth 5 shillings
noun
the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant
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noun
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
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Examples
- the view from the peak was magnificent
- they clambered to the tip of Monadnock
- the region is a few molecules wide at the summit
noun
the award given to the champion
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noun
the top of the head
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noun
(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
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Examples
- tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown
noun
the center of a cambered road
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verb
invest with regal power
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Examples
- enthrone
- The prince was crowned in Westminster Abbey
verb
be the culminating event
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Examples
- The speech crowned the meeting
verb
form the topmost part of
Examples
- A weather vane crowns the building
verb
put an enamel cover on
Examples
- crown my teeth