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   crown

   /kraʊn/

   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 monarchy or reigning monarch: "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 sport: "the world heavyweight crown" Similar titleawardaccoladehonourdistinctionglorykudostrophycupmedalplateshieldbeltprizelaurelsbayspalmwreathlaurel 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.
   • 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, 384 × 504 mm.
   • ▪ a book size, 186 × 123 mm.
   • ▪ a book size, 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 draughts) 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 endeavour, 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 labour) 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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCROWN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a circular decoration for the head, usually made of gold and jewels (= precious stones), and worn by a king or queen at official ceremonies. Liliboas/iStock/Getty Images Plus/GettyImages. the act of winning a sports competition: He plans to defend his Olympic crown. Fewer examples.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › crownCrown Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CROWN is a reward of victory or mark of honor; especially : the title representing the championship in a sport. How to use crown in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › crownCROWN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. any of various types of headgear worn by a monarch as a symbol of sovereignty, often made of precious metal and ornamented with valuable gems. a similar ornamental headgear worn by a person designated king or queen in a pageant, contest, etc.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

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   crown. noun. /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. Wordfinder. Topics History c1, Clothes and Fashion c1.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCROWN | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CROWN definition: 1. a round object made of gold and jewels (= valuable stones) that a king or queen wears on their…. Learn more.