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   Crown

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   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 reigning monarch, representing a country's government: "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 sports: "the world heavyweight crown" Similar titleawardaccoladehonordistinctionglorykudostrophycupmedalplateshieldbeltprizelaurelsbayspalmwreathlaurel 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.
   • ▪ the point of an anchor at which the arms reach the shaft.
   • 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, now standardized at 384 × 504 mm.
   • ▪ a book size, now standardized at 186 × 123 mm.
   • ▪ a book size, now standardized at 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 checkers) 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 endeavor, 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 labor) 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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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCROWN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › crownCrown - definition of crown by The Free Dictionary

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   crown. (kroun) n. 1. An ornamental circlet or head covering, often made of precious metal set with jewels and worn as a symbol of sovereignty. 2. 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. 3.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcrown noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   crown. noun. /kraʊn/. /kraʊn/. Idioms. of king/queen. [countable] an object in the shape of a circle, usually made of gold and precious stones, that a king or queen wears on his or her head on official occasions. The crown was placed upon the new monarch's head. the emperor's jewel-encrusted crown.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarycrown | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   a round object made of gold and jewels (= valuable stones) that a king or queen wears on their head. crown noun (TOP) the top of a hat, head, or hill. the Crown. used to refer to the power or government of a king or queen: All this land belongs to the Crown. crown noun (TOOTH) an artificial top that is put on a damaged tooth. crown. verb [ T ]

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCROWN definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · 1. countable noun. 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. ...a crown of flowers. 2. countable noun. Your crown is the top part of your head, at the back.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americancrown noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   noun. /kraʊn/ of king/queen. [countable] an object in the shape of a circle, usually made of gold and precious stones, that a king or queen wears on his or her head on official occasions. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › crownCrown - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.