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   crown

   /kraʊn/

   noun

   • 1. a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority, usually made of or decorated with precious metals and jewels. Similar coronetdiademtiaracircletchapletfilletwreathgarlandheadbandliterary:coronalhistorical:taj
   • ▪ the monarchy or reigning monarch: "their loyalty to the Church came before their loyalty to the Crown" Similar monarchsovereignkingqueenemperorempresstsartsarinaprinceprincesspotentatehead of stateleaderchiefrulerlordoverlordmonarchysovereigntyroyaltyinformal:royals
   • ▪ an ornament, emblem, or badge shaped like a crown: "shiny covers embossed with gold crowns"
   • ▪ a wreath of leaves or flowers, especially that worn as an emblem of victory in ancient Greece or Rome. Similar coronetdiademtiaracircletchapletfilletwreathgarlandheadbandliterary:coronalhistorical:taj
   • ▪ an award or distinction gained by a victory or achievement, especially in sport: "the world heavyweight crown" Similar titleawardaccoladehonourdistinctionglorykudostrophycupmedalplateshieldbeltprizelaurelsbayspalmwreathlaurel wreathvictor's garland
   • 2. the top or highest part of something: "the crown of the hill" Similar topcrestsummitpeakpinnacletipheadbrowcapbrinkhighest pointzenithapexridgeaiguilleseracOpposite bottom
   • ▪ the top part of a person's head or a hat: "his hair was swept straight back over his crown"
   • ▪ the part of a plant just above and below the ground from which the roots and shoots branch out: "mulch should be mounded around the crowns of the shrubs"
   • ▪ the upper branching or spreading part of a tree or other plant: "an erect evergreen tree with a dense crown"
   • ▪ the upper part of a cut gem, above the girdle.
   • 3. the part of a tooth projecting from the gum: "a thin layer of enamel covers the crown"
   • ▪ an artificial replacement or covering for the upper part of a tooth: "emergency treatment for loose crowns"
   • 4. a British coin with a face value of five shillings or 25 pence, now minted only for commemorative purposes.
   • ▪ a foreign coin with a name meaning ‘crown’, especially the krona or krone.
   • 5. a paper size, 384 × 504 mm.
   • ▪ a book size, 186 × 123 mm.
   • ▪ a book size, 246 × 189 mm.

   verb

   • 1. ceremonially place a crown on the head of (someone) in order to invest them as a monarch: "he went to Rome to be crowned" Similar investinductinstallinstateordaininitiateinaugurateenthroneswear in
   • ▪ declare or acknowledge (someone) as the best, especially at a sport: "he was crowned world champion last September"
   • ▪ (in draughts) promote (a piece) to king by placing another on top of it: "with his crowned piece he jumped them all"
   • 2. rest on or form the top of: "the distant knoll was crowned with trees" Similar topcaptipheadsurmountovertop
   • 3. be the triumphant culmination of (an effort or endeavour, especially a prolonged one): "years of struggle were crowned by a state visit to Paris" Similar round offtop offcapbe the culmination ofbe the climax ofbe a fitting climax toadd the finishing touch(es) toperfectconsummatecompleteconclude
   • 4. fit a crown to (a tooth): "simple fillings no longer suffice and the tooth has to be crowned"
   • 5. hit on the head: informal "she contained the urge to crown him" Similar hit over the headhit on the headhitstrikebuffetbangknockthwackslugweltcuffpunchsmashconcussstuninformal:brainskullbopclonkcloutsockbiffwallopbashpluglamdeckfloorclockcoshsloshdotstick one on someonebeanconkdingboffbustwhaledongquiltarchaic:smiteswinge
   • 6. (of a baby's head during labour) fully appear in the vaginal opening prior to emerging: "I was able to see our baby's head crowning"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French corune (noun), coruner (verb), Old French corone (noun), coroner (verb), from Latin corona ‘wreath, chaplet’.

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   What does Crown mean in a sentence?

   • It may be added that they start with the most dignified part of this crown of creation, viz., the human head. Crown definition: any of various types of headgear worn by a monarch as a symbol of sovereignty, often made of precious metal and ornamented with valuable gems.. See examples of CROWN used in a sentence.

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   What does a Crown mean?

   • A crown is a circular ornament, usually made of gold and jewels, which a king or queen wears on their head at official ceremonies. You can also use crown to refer to anything circular that is worn on someone's head. The government of a country that has a king or queen is sometimes referred to as the Crown.

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   What does Crown mean in geography?

   • (Currencies) 7. the top or summit of something, esp of a rounded object: crown of a hill; crown of the head. 8. (Human Geography) the centre part of a road, esp when it is cambered

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   What does crowned mean?

   • crown verb [T] (GIVE TITLE, ETC.) The race to crown a new champion in US College Basketball continues. Sports Illustrated crowned him the greatest team player on the greatest team ever. be crowned something They are more determined than ever to be crowned European champions this season.

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   noun. any of various types of headgear worn by a monarch as a symbol of sovereignty, often made of precious metal and ornamented with valuable gems. a similar ornamental headgear worn by a person designated king or queen in a pageant, contest, etc.

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   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 old top of something, like a tooth. Historically, a crown represented the country ruled by the monarch who wore it.

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   A crown is an ornamental circlet or head covering, often made of precious metal set with jewels and worn as a symbol of sovereignty. It can also refer to the power, position, or empire of a monarch, a distinction or reward for achievement, the top or highest part of something, and more.

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