crown meaning and definition

CROWN noun

Definition of Crown (noun)

1. the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
   • "the colonies revolted against the Crown"
2. the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
3. a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
4. an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
   • synonyms: diadem
5. the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head
6. an English coin worth 5 shillings
7. the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant
   • synonyms: treetop
8. the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
   • "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the tip of Monadnock"; "the region is a few molecules wide at the summit"
   • synonyms: crest, peak, summit, tip, top
9. the award given to the champion
   • synonyms: pennant
10. the top of the head
    • synonyms: pate, poll
11. (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
    • "tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown"
    • synonyms: cap, crownwork, jacket, jacket crown
12. the center of a cambered road
    • synonyms: crest

CROWN verb

Definition of crown (verb)

1. invest with regal power; enthrone
   • "The prince was crowned in Westminster Abbey"
   • synonyms: coronate
2. be the culminating event
   • "The speech crowned the meeting"
   • synonyms: top
3. form the topmost part of
   • "A weather vane crowns the building"
4. put an enamel cover on
   • "crown my teeth"