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Crown

/kr/AU/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

    noun.communication

    Examples
    The colonies revolted against the Crown.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel

    noun.body

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms diadem

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. an English coin worth 5 shillings

    noun.possession

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant

    noun.plant

    Synonyms treetop

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

    noun.location

    Synonyms crest peak summit tip top

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. the award given to the champion

    noun.communication

    Synonyms pennant

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. the top of the head

    noun.body

    Synonyms pate poll

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    Tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown.
    Synonyms cap crownwork jacket jacket crown

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  12. the center of a cambered road

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms crest

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  13. A wreath or garland, or any ornamental fillet encircling the head, especially as a reward of victory or mark of honorable distinction; hence, anything given on account of, or obtained by, faithful or successful effort; a reward.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. invest with regal power; enthrone

    verb.social

    Examples
    The prince was crowned in Westminster Abbey.
    Synonyms coronate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. be the culminating event

    verb.change

    Examples
    The speech crowned the meeting.
    Synonyms top

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. form the topmost part of

    verb.stative

    Examples
    A weather vane crowns the building.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. put an enamel cover on

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Crown my teeth.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. To cover, decorate, or invest with a crown; hence, to invest with royal dignity and power.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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