crown

Definitions of crown in various dictionaries:

noun - the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

noun - the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel

noun - a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory

noun - an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty

noun - the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head

noun - an English coin worth 5 shillings

noun - the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant

noun - the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

noun - the award given to the champion

noun - the top of the head

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

noun - the center of a cambered road

verb - invest with regal power

verb - be the culminating event

verb - form the topmost part of

verb - put an enamel cover on

An ornamental circlet or head covering, often made of precious metal set with jewels and worn as a symbol of sovereignty.

The power, position, or empire of a monarch or of a state governed by constitutional monarchy.

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 coin stamped with a crown or crowned head on one side.

A silver coin formerly used in Great Britain and worth five shillings.

Any one of several coins, such as the koruna, the krona, or the krone, having a name that means “crown.

A basic unit of currency in Czech Republic, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

The top or highest part of the head.

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.

The part of a tooth that is covered by enamel and projects beyond the gum line.

An artificial substitute for the natural crown of a tooth.

The lowest part of an anchor, where the arms are joined to the shank.

Botany.

The upper part of a tree, which includes the branches and leaves.

The part of a plant, usually at ground level, where the stem and roots merge.

The persistent, mostly underground base of a perennial herb.

See corona (n.

The crest of an animal, especially of a bird.

The portion of a cut gem above the girdle.

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.

To put a crown on (a tooth).

To make (a piece in checkers that has reached the last row) into a king by placing another piece upon it.

To hit on the head.

verb - to supply with a crown (a royal headpiece)