Meaning of 'crown'

noun

the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head

noun

an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty

Synonyms: diadem

noun

a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory

noun

the center of a cambered road

Synonyms: crest

noun

(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth

Example: "tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown"

Synonyms: cap

noun

the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel

noun

the top of the head

Synonyms: poll

noun

the award given to the champion

Synonyms: pennant

noun

the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

Synonyms: crest

noun

the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant

Synonyms: treetop

noun

an English coin worth 5 shillings

verb

to be the culminating event

Example: "The speech crowned the meeting"

Synonyms: top

verb

to put an enamel cover on

Example: "The dentist crowned my tooth."

verb

to invest with regal power

Synonyms: coronate

verb

to form the topmost part of

Example: "A weather vane crowns the building."