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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. A distinction or reward for achievement, especially a title signifying championship in a sport.
4. Something resembling a diadem in shape.
5.
a. A coin stamped with a crown or crowned head on one side.
b. Abbr. cr. A silver coin formerly used in Great Britain and worth five shillings.
c. Any one of several coins, such as the koruna, the krona, or the krone, having a name that means "crown."
6.
a. The top or highest part of the head.
b. The head itself.
7. The top or upper part of a hat.
8. The highest point or summit.
9. The highest, primary, or most valuable part, attribute, or state: considered the rare Turkish stamp the crown of their collection.
10. Dentistry
a. The part of a tooth that is covered by enamel and projects beyond the gum line.
b. An artificial substitute for the natural crown of a tooth.
11. Nautical The lowest part of an anchor, where the arms are joined to the shank.
12. Architecture The highest portion of an arch, including the keystone.
13. Botany
a. The upper part of a tree, which includes the branches and leaves.
b. The part of a plant, usually at ground level, where the stem and roots merge.
c. The persistent, mostly underground base of a perennial herb.
d. See corona.
14. The crest of an animal, especially of a bird.
15. The portion of a cut gem above the girdle.
v. crowned, crown·ing, crowns
v.tr.
1. To put a crown or garland on the head of.
2. To invest with regal power; enthrone.
3. To confer honor, dignity, or reward upon.
4. To surmount or be the highest part of.
5. To form the crown, top, or chief ornament of.
6. To bring to completion or successful conclusion; consummate: crowned the event with a lavish reception.
7. Dentistry To put a crown on (a tooth).
8. Games To make (a piece in checkers that has reached the last row) into a king by placing another piece upon it.
9. Informal To hit on the head.
v.intr.
To reach a stage in labor when a large segment of the fetal scalp is visible at the vaginal orifice. Used of a fetus.
[Middle English crowne, from Anglo-Norman coroune, from Latin corōna, wreath, garland, crown, from Greek korōnē, anything curved, kind of crown, from korōnos, curved; see sker- in Indo-European roots.]
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crown
(kraʊn)n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) an ornamental headdress denoting sovereignty, usually made of gold embedded with precious stones
2. (Clothing & Fashion) a wreath or garland for the head, awarded as a sign of victory, success, honour, etc
3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (sometimes capital) monarchy or kingship
4. an award, distinction, or title, given as an honour to reward merit, victory, etc
5. (Heraldry) anything resembling or symbolizing a crown, such as a sergeant major's badge or a heraldic bearing
6. (Currencies)
a. history a coin worth 25 pence (five shillings)
b. any of several continental coins, such as the krona or krone, with a name meaning crown
7. the top or summit of something, esp of a rounded object: crown of a hill; crown of the head.
8. (Human Geography) the centre part of a road, esp when it is cambered
9. (Botany) botany
a. the leaves and upper branches of a tree
b. the junction of root and stem, usually at the level of the ground
c. another name for corona6
10. (Zoology) zoology
a. the cup and arms of a crinoid, as distinct from the stem
b. the crest of a bird
11. the outstanding quality, achievement, state, etc: the crown of his achievements.
12. (Dentistry)
a. the enamel-covered part of a tooth above the gum
b. artificial crown a substitute crown, usually of gold, porcelain, or acrylic resin, fitted over a decayed or broken tooth
13. (Jewellery) the part of a cut gem above the girdle
14. (Horology) horology a knurled knob for winding a watch
15. (Nautical Terms) the part of an anchor where the arms are joined to the shank
16. (Architecture) the highest part of an arch or vault
17. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a standard size of printing paper, 15 by 20 inches
vb (tr)
18. to put a crown on the head of, symbolically vesting with royal title, powers, etc
19. to place a crown, wreath, garland, etc, on the head of
20. to place something on or over the head or top of: he crowned the pie with cream.
21. to confer a title, dignity, or reward upon: he crowned her best cook.
22. to form the summit or topmost part of: the steeple crowned the tower.
23. to cap or put the finishing touch to a series of events: to crown it all it rained, too.
24. (Chess & Draughts) draughts to promote (a draught) to a king by placing another draught on top of it, as after reaching the end of the board
25. (Dentistry) to attach a crown to (a tooth)
26. slang to hit over the head
[C12: from Old French corone, from Latin corōna wreath, crown, from Greek korōnē crown, something curved]
ˈcrownless adj
Crown
(kraʊn)n (sometimes not capital)
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the sovereignty or realm of a monarch
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy)
a. the government of a constitutional monarchy
b. (as modifier): Crown property.
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crown
(kraʊn)n.
1. any of various types of headgear, often made of precious metal and set with gems, worn by a monarch as a symbol of sovereignty.
2. the power or dominion of a sovereign.
3. (often cap.) the sovereign as head of the state, or the supreme governing power of a state under a monarchical government.
4. an ornamental wreath or circlet for the head, conferred as a mark of victory or distinction.
5. a distinction or award for a great achievement.
6. a championship title.
7. any crownlike emblem or design.
8. the top or highest part of anything, as of a hat or the head.
9.
a. the part of a tooth that is covered by enamel.
b. an artificial substitute, as of gold or porcelain, for the crown of a tooth.
10. the highest or most nearly perfect state of anything; culmination.
11. Bot.
a. the leaves and living branches of a tree.
b. the point at which the root of a seed plant joins the stem.
12. the crest, as of a bird.
13. a knurled knob for winding a watch.
14. any of various coins bearing the figure of a crown.
15. a former British silver coin, equal to five shillings.
16. any of various monetary units or coins with a name meaning “crown,” as the koruna, króna, or krone.
17. the part of a cut gem above the girdle; bezel.
18. the part of an anchor at which the arms join the shank.
v.t. 19. to invest with a regal crown, or with regal dignity and power.
20. to place a crown or garland upon the head of.
21. to honor or reward; invest with honor, dignity, etc.
22. to be at the top or highest part of.
23. to bring to a successful or triumphant conclusion.
24. Informal. to hit on the top of the head.
25. to give to (a construction) an upper surface of convex section or outline.
26. to cap (a tooth) with a false crown.
27. to change (a checker) into a king after having safely reached the last row.
[1125–75; Middle English coroune, cr(o)une < Anglo-French coroune < Latin corōna wreath; see corona]
crown′er, n.
crown′less, adj.
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crown
Past participle: crowned
Gerund: crowning
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crown
1. The upper part of a tree where the branches form the canopy.
2. The base of a herbaceous plant where the stems join and new shoots are produced each year.
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| Noun | 1. |  Crown - the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy; "the colonies revolted against the Crown"symbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance |
| 2. | crown - the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel tooth - hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense enamel, tooth enamel - hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth top - the upper part of anything; "the mower cuts off the tops of the grass"; "the title should be written at the top of the first page" | |
| 3. | crown - a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory crown of thorns - a mock crown made of thorn branches that Roman soldiers placed on Jesus before the Crucifixion | |
| 4. |  crown - an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereigntycoronet - a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign crown jewels - regalia (jewelry and other paraphernalia) worn by a sovereign on state occasions jeweled headdress, jewelled headdress - a headdress adorned with jewels | |
| 5. | crown - the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head | |
| 6. | crown - an English coin worth 5 shillings coin - a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money | |
| 7. | crown - the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant top - the upper part of anything; "the mower cuts off the tops of the grass"; "the title should be written at the top of the first page" tree - a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms capitulum - an arrangement of leafy branches forming the top or head of a tree | |
| 8. |  crown - 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"pinnacle - a lofty peak place, spot, topographic point - a point located with respect to surface features of some region; "this is a nice place for a picnic"; "a bright spot on a planet" mountain peak - the summit of a mountain | |
| 9. |  crown - the award given to the champion | |
| 10. | crown - the top of the head human head - the head of a human being tonsure - the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head top side, upper side, upside, top - the highest or uppermost side of anything; "put your books on top of the desk"; "only the top side of the box was painted" | |
| 11. | crown - (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth; "tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown" dental appliance - a device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth dental medicine, dentistry, odontology - the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth | |
| 12. | crown - the center of a cambered road top side, upper side, upside, top - the highest or uppermost side of anything; "put your books on top of the desk"; "only the top side of the box was painted" | |
| Verb | 1. | crown - invest with regal power; enthrone; "The prince was crowned in Westminster Abbey" |
| 2. |  crown - be the culminating event; "The speech crowned the meeting"culminate - end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage; "The meeting culminated in a tearful embrace" | |
| 3. | crown - form the topmost part of; "A weather vane crowns the building" head - be in the front of or on top of; "The list was headed by the name of the president" | |
| 4. | crown - put an enamel cover on; "crown my teeth" cover - provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers" |
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crown
noun
1. coronet, tiara, diadem, circlet, coronal (poetic), chaplet a beautiful woman wearing a golden crown
2. laurel wreath, trophy, distinction, prize, bays, honour, garland, laurels, wreath, kudos He won the middleweight crown in 1947.
verb
2. top, cap, be on top of, surmount A rugged castle crowns the cliffs.
3. cap, finish, complete, perfect, fulfil, consummate, round off, put the finishing touch to, put the tin lid on, be the climax or culmination of The summit was crowned by the signing of the historical treaty.
4. (Slang) strike, belt (informal), bash, hit over the head, box, punch, cuff, biff (slang), wallop I felt like crowning him with the frying pan.
the Crown
5. monarch, ruler, sovereign, rex (Latin), emperor or empress, king or queen loyal subjects of the Crown
6. monarchy, sovereignty, royalty All treasure trove is the property of the Crown.
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crown
nounverb
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Translations
korunakorunkakorunovatnasadit korunkuozdobit
kroneKronentandkronetopgive på hattepulden
hambakroonkroonlagipeanaelpealagi
kruunulakipäälakiperäkruunata
להכתיר
kruna
koronakoronát tesz rábetetézfejbe ver
kórónakróna, viîgerî á tönnkrúnakrúna; konunglegt valdkrýna
王冠
왕관
coronacoronare
apvainikuotikaraliaus valdžiakarūnakarūnuotisostas
iegāztkaraļa varakronētkroniskronītis
dať zauchokorunanasadiť korunkutemeno
kronakronati
kronakrönakron-
มงกุฎ
vương miện
crown
[kraʊn]A. N
1. (= headdress, monarchy) → corona f
2. (Jur) the Crown → el Estado
3. (Sport) (= championship title) → campeonato m, título m
B. VT
1. [+ king etc] → coronar
he was crowned king → fue coronado rey
all the crowned heads of Europe → todos los monarcas europeos
he was crowned king → fue coronado rey
all the crowned heads of Europe → todos los monarcas europeos
2. (usu pass) (= cap, round off) → coronar, rematar
and to crown it all it began to snow → y para colmo (de desgracias) or para remate empezó a nevar
I wouldn't exactly say our efforts were crowned with success (iro) → yo no me atrevería a decir que nuestros esfuerzos se vieron coronados por el éxito
and to crown it all it began to snow → y para colmo (de desgracias) or para remate empezó a nevar
I wouldn't exactly say our efforts were crowned with success (iro) → yo no me atrevería a decir que nuestros esfuerzos se vieron coronados por el éxito
3. [+ tooth] → poner una corona en
4. (Draughts) [+ piece] → coronar
5. (= hit) → golpear en la cabeza
I'll crown you if you do that again! → ¡como lo vuelves a hacer te rompo la crisma!
I'll crown you if you do that again! → ¡como lo vuelves a hacer te rompo la crisma!
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crown
[ˈkraʊn]Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
crown
n
(for royalty) → Krone f; crown of thorns → Dornenkrone f; the Crown → die Krone; to wear the crown → auf dem Thron sitzen; to be heir to the crown → Thronfolger(in) m(f) → sein; to succeed to the crown → die Thronfolge antreten
(= coin) → Krone f
(= top) (of head) → Wirbel m; (= skull) → Schädel m; (= head measurement) → Kopf(umfang) m; (of hat) → Kopf m; (of road) → Wölbung f; (of arch) → Scheitelpunkt m; (of roof) → First m; (of tooth, tree) → Krone f; (of hill) → Kuppe f
(= size of paper) englisches Papierformat (ca. 45 × 38 cm2)
(fig: = climax, completion) → Krönung f
vt
(= top) the hill is crowned with trees → die Bergkuppe ist mit Bäumen bewachsen; the cake was crowned with marzipan decorations → der Kuchen war zur Krönung des Ganzen (noch) mit Marzipanfiguren geschmückt; to be crowned with success (fig) → von Erfolg gekrönt sein
(fig: = form climax to) → krönen; to crown it all it began to snow (inf) → zur Krönung des Ganzen begann es zu schneien; that crowns everything! (inf) → das ist doch der Gipfel or die Höhe! (inf)
tooth → eine Krone machen für; the tooth had been crowned before → der Zahn hatte schon vorher eine Krone gehabt
(inf: = hit) → eine runterhauen (+dat) (inf)
crown
:Crown Agent
n (Brit Pol) Mitglied des Entwicklungshilfeausschusses
crown colony
n → Kronkolonie f
crown cork
n → Kron(en)korken m
crown court
n Bezirksgericht für Strafsachen
crown
:crown jewels
pl → Kronjuwelen pl
crown lands
Crown law
n (Brit: Jur) → Strafrecht nt
crown prince
n → Kronprinz m
crown princess
n → Kronprinzessin f
crown wheel
n → Kronenrad nt, → Kammrad nt
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crown
[kraʊn]1. n
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crown
(kraun) noun1. a circular, often jewelled, head-dress, especially one worn as a mark of royalty or honour. the queen's crown.
2. (with capital) the king or queen or governing power in a monarchy. revenue belonging to the Crown.
3. the top eg of a head, hat, hill etc. We reached the crown of the hill.
4. (an artificial replacement for) the part of a tooth which can be seen.
verb1. to make (someone) king or queen by placing a crown on his or her head. The archbishop crowned the queen.
2. to form the top part of (something). an iced cake crowned with a cherry.
3. to put an artificial crown on (a tooth).
4. to hit (someone) on the head. If you do that again, I'll crown you!
crown prince the heir to the throne.
crown princess1. the wife of a crown prince.
2. the female heir to the throne.
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crown
→ تَاج koruna krone Krone στέμμα corona kruunu couronne kruna corona 王冠 왕관 kroon krone korona coroa корона krona มงกุฎ taç vương miện 王冠Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
crown
n. corona;
artificial ___ → ___ artificial;
bell shaped ___ → ___ en forma de campana.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
crown
n (dent, etc.) corona; vi (obst) coronarEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.