crown
n 1: the crown as a symbol of a monarchy; "the colonies revolted
against the crown"
2: the enamel covered part of a tooth above the gum
3: a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
4: an ornamental headdress signifying sovereignty [syn: {diadem}]
5: the part of a hat covering the crown of the head
6: the uppermost part of a shape; "at the peak of the pyramid"
[syn: {peak}, {summit}]
7: an English coin worth 5 shillings
8: the upper branches and leaves of a tree [syn: {capitulum}, {treetop}]
9: the top point of a mountain or hill; "the view from the peak
was magnificent"; "they clambered to the summit of
Monadnock" [syn: {peak}, {crest}, {top}, {tip}, {summit}]
10: the award given to the champion [syn: {pennant}]
11: the top of the head [syn: {pate}, {poll}]
12: the center of a cambered road [syn: {crest}]
v 1: invest with regal power; enthrone; "The prince was crowned
in Westminster Abbey" [syn: {coronate}]
2: be the culminating event; "The speech crowned the meeting"
[syn: {top}]
3: form the topmost part of; "A wheater vane crowns the
building"
4: put a crown on; "crown my teeth"