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Meaning of the word crown in English

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crown

US /kraʊn/
UK /kraʊn/
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Noun

1.

a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority, usually made of gold and jewels

Example:
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The queen wore a magnificent crown during the ceremony.
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The jewels on the crown sparkled brightly.
Synonym:
diademcoronettiaracirclet
2.

the monarch as head of state

Example:
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The decision was made by the Crown.
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The land belongs to the Crown.
Synonym:
monarchysovereigntyroyalty
3.

the top or highest part of something

Example:
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The bird built its nest at the crown of the tree.
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He hit his head on the crown of the archway.
Synonym:
topapexsummitpeakcrest
4.

the part of a tooth that is visible above the gum

Example:
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The dentist put a new crown on my molar.
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He needed a dental crown after breaking his tooth.
Synonym:
dental captooth cap

Verb

1.

to place a crown on the head of (a monarch)

Example:
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The archbishop will crown the new king next month.
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She was crowned Miss Universe.
Synonym:
enthronedinaugurated
2.

to be the highest point of (something)

Example:
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A magnificent dome crowns the building.
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The victory crowned a successful season.
Synonym:
topcapculminateclimax
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