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Crown is defined as royalty, or a circular headdress worn by royalty, or an award, or the highest part of something.

(noun)

The British monarchy is an example of the crown.
A gold round headdress worn by a princess or a queen is an example of a crown.
The title and award given to the top heavyweight fighter is an example of the heavyweight crown.
The top of a person's head is an example of the crown of the head.

The definition of crown is to give someone power, or to place a ceremonial headdress on a person's head.

(verb)

When you recognize a new person as king, this is an example of when you crown him.

See crown in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a garland or wreath worn on the head as a sign of honor, victory, etc.
a reward or honor given for merit; specif., the position or title of a champion in a sport
a circlet or headdress, often of gold and jewels, worn by a monarch as an emblem of sovereignty
: usually with the
1. the position, power, or dominion of a monarch
2. the monarch as head of the state
3. the government of a nation having a monarch or of a constitutional monarchy
anything serving to adorn or honor like a crown
the figure of a crown or a thing like a crown as in shape or position
1. a coin bearing the figure of a crown
2. a British coin equal to 25 (new) pence: no longer coined
3. any of various coins or monetary units whose name means crown
the top part of the skull or head
the top part of a hat
the summit or highest point, as of a mountain or arch
the highest quality, point of development, state, etc. of anything
1. the enamel-covered part of a tooth, projecting beyond the gum line
2. an artificial substitute for this, usually of porcelain or gold
the lowest point of an anchor, between the arms
Bot.
1. corona (sense )
2. the point at or just below the surface of the ground where the stem and the root join, esp. in perennial herbs
3. the leafy head of a tree

Origin: ME coroune < OFr corone < L corona, a garland, crown < Gr korōnē, curved object, wreath < IE base *(s)ker-, to turn, bend > L curvus, crux

transitive verb

1. to put a crown on the head of
2. to make (a person) a monarch; enthrone
to honor or reward as with a crown
to be at the top of; surmount
to be the crown, highest part, or chief ornament of
to complete successfully; put the finishing touch on
to cover (a tooth) with an artificial crown
Slang to hit on the head
Checkers to place a piece of the same color on (an opponent's piece that has crossed the board and reached the end row), thus making it a king

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crowner noun

See crown in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An ornamental circlet or head covering, often made of precious metal set with jewels and worn as a symbol of sovereignty.
often Crown
a. The power, position, or empire of a monarch or of a state governed by constitutional monarchy.
b. The monarch as head of state.
A distinction or reward for achievement, especially a title signifying championship in a sport.
Something resembling a diadem in shape.
a. A coin stamped with a crown or crowned head on one side.
b. Abbr. cr. A silver coin formerly used in Great Britain and worth five shillings.
c. Any one of several coins, such as the koruna, the krona, or the krone, having a name that means “crown.”
a. The top or highest part of the head.
b. The head itself.
The top or upper part of a hat.
The highest point or summit.
The highest, primary, or most valuable part, attribute, or state: considered the rare Turkish stamp the crown of their collection.
Dentistry
a. The part of a tooth that is covered by enamel and projects beyond the gum line.
b. An artificial substitute for the natural crown of a tooth.
Nautical The lowest part of an anchor, where the arms are joined to the shank.
Architecture The highest portion of an arch, including the keystone.
Botany
a. The upper part of a tree, which includes the branches and leaves.
b. The part of a plant, usually at ground level, where the stem and roots merge.
c. The persistent, mostly underground base of a perennial herb.
d. See corona.
The crest of an animal, especially of a bird.
The portion of a cut gem above the girdle.

verb crowned, crown·ing, crowns

verb, transitive

To put a crown or garland on the head of.
To invest with regal power; enthrone.
To confer honor, dignity, or reward upon.
To surmount or be the highest part of.
To form the crown, top, or chief ornament of.
To bring to completion or successful conclusion; consummate: crowned the event with a lavish reception.
Dentistry To put a crown on (a tooth).
Games To make (a piece in checkers that has reached the last row) into a king by placing another piece upon it.
Informal To hit on the head.

verb, intransitive

To reach a stage in labor when a large segment of the fetal scalp is visible at the vaginal orifice. Used of a fetus.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English crowne

Origin: , from Anglo-Norman coroune

Origin: , from Latin corōna, wreath, garland, crown

Origin: , from Greek korōnē, anything curved, kind of crown

Origin: , from korōnos, curved; see sker-² in Indo-European roots

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