crown
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
- the position, power, or dominion of a monarch
- the monarch as head of the state
- 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
- a coin bearing the figure of a crown
- a British coin equal to 25 (new) pence: no longer coined
- 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
- the enamel-covered part of a tooth, projecting beyond the gum line
- an artificial substitute for this, usually of porcelain or gold
- the lowest point of an anchor, between the arms
- Bot.
- corona (sense )
- the point at or just below the surface of the ground where the stem and the root join, esp. in perennial herbs
- the leafy head of a tree
transitive verb
- to put a crown on the head of
- 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
See crown in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(kroun)
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.
- 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.
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