crown

Noun
  1. The Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy (synset 106897147)
    "the colonies revolted against the Crown"
    is a type of: symbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
    specific instances: british crown - the symbol of the power of the British monarchy
  2. The part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel (synset 105315640)
    is a type of: top - the upper part of anything
    has: enamel, tooth enamel - hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
    is a part of: tooth - hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
  3. A wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory (synset 103143525)
    is a type of: chaplet, coronal, garland, lei, wreath - flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
  4. An ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty (synset 103143320)
    is a type of:
    subtypes:
    • coronet - a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign
    • crown of thorns - a mock crown made of thorn branches that Roman soldiers placed on Jesus before the Crucifixion
    same as: diadem
  5. The part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head (synset 103143185)
    is a type of: acme, apex, peak, vertex - the highest point (of something)
    is a part of: chapeau, hat, lid - headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
  6. An English coin worth 5 shillings (synset 113411037)
    is a type of: coin - a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
  7. The upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant (synset 113148762)
    is a type of: top - the upper part of anything
    subtypes: capitulum - an arrangement of leafy branches forming the top or head of a tree
    is a part of: tree - a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
    same as: treetop
  8. The top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) (synset 108635538)
    "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the tip of Monadnock"; "the region is a few molecules wide at the summit"
    is a type of: place, spot, topographic point - a point located with respect to surface features of some region
    subtypes:
    same as: crest, peak, summit, tip, top
  9. The award given to the champion (synset 106718654)
    is a type of: accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
    same as: pennant
  10. The top of the head (synset 105547228)
    is a type of: top, top side, upper side, upside - the highest or uppermost side of anything
    subtypes: tonsure - the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head
    is a part of: human head - the head of a human being
    same as: pate, poll
  11. (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth (synset 103143740)
    "tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown"
    referred to in: dental medicine, dentistry, odontology - the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth
    is a type of: dental appliance - a device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth
    same as: cap, crownwork, jacket, jacket crown
  12. The center of a cambered road (synset 103143632)
    is a type of: top, top side, upper side, upside - the highest or uppermost side of anything
    is a part of: road, route - an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
    same as: crest
Verb
  1. Invest with regal power;
    Enthrone (synset 202396091)
    "The prince was crowned in Westminster Abbey"
    is a type of: enthrone, invest, vest - provide with power and authority
    same as: coronate
  2. Be the culminating event (synset 200486822)
    "The speech crowned the meeting"
    is a type of: climax, culminate - end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
    same as: top
  3. Form the topmost part of (synset 202700519)
    "A weather vane crowns the building"
    is a type of: head - be in the front of or on top of
  4. Put an enamel cover on (synset 201340929)
    "crown my teeth"
    is a type of: cover - provide with a covering or cause to be covered

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