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Crown
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noun (n)
- the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy(noun.communication)Example:
The colonies revolted against the Crown.
source: wordnet30 - the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel(noun.body)source: wordnet30
- a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- an English coin worth 5 shillings(noun.possession)source: wordnet30
- the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant(noun.plant)source: wordnet30
- (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth(noun.artifact)Example:
Tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown.
source: wordnet30 - A wreath or garland, or any ornamental fillet encircling the head, especially as a reward of victory or mark of honorable distinction; hence, anything given on account of, or obtained by, faithful or successful effort; a reward.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- invest with regal power; enthrone(verb.social)Example:
The prince was crowned in Westminster Abbey.
source: wordnet30 - be the culminating event(verb.change)Example:
The speech crowned the meeting.
source: wordnet30 - form the topmost part of(verb.stative)Example:
A weather vane crowns the building.
source: wordnet30 - put an enamel cover on(verb.contact)Example:
Crown my teeth.
source: wordnet30 - To cover, decorate, or invest with a crown; hence, to invest with royal dignity and power.(verb)source: webster1913